Laboratory studies, like the ones using the dot probe task, have provided evidence for the theory that

a) chronic anxiety creates negative cognitions.
b) fixating on dots for long periods of time may create anxiety.
c) the way we focus our attention can influence anxious mood.
d) none of the above.


c

Psychology

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a. ?research variables b. ?theories c. ?confounding variables d. ?research topics

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology