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According to research, what role do genes play in determining whether someone will develop an anxiety disorder

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Answer: Here are the options.

A. Unknown

B. No role.

C. Fully determines.

D. Can contribute but does not fully determine.

The correct option is D.

Can contribute but does not fully determine.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to research, Genes can contribute to anxiety disorder but cannot fully determine because certain chromosomal or genes are linked to panic or anxiety disorder. Scientist discovered that RBFOX1 gene may make someone more likely to develop generalized anxiety disorder which shows that anxiety disorder are linked to genes. Anxiety disorder can be inherited and it is linked to specific genes.

Anxiety disorder is a feeling and not a mental illness. They symptoms of anxiety disorder are phobias, excessive worrying, memory problems, tensed muscles, irritability, struggle to sleep e.t.c. Some environmental factors also can contributed to anxiety disorder.

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