?Research indicates genetic, psychological, social, and sociocultural components in the development of phobias. This statement suggests that ____.
a. the manifestations of phobias are complicated and thus poorly understood
b. there can be multiple pathways involved in the development of phobias
c. phobias develop from predispositions
d. defective genes are transmitted to offspring resulting in phobias
Ans: b. there can be multiple pathways involved in the development of phobias
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A) social norms B) personal opinions C) values D) religion
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