There is some evidence that a relatively low level of autonomic nervous system arousal may contribute to: _________?
Correct answer: D. antisocial personality disorder.
- A. generalized anxiety disorder.
- B. post-traumatic stress disorder.
- C. phobias.
- D. antisocial personality disorder.
Explanation
Low autonomic arousal has been proposed as a biological factor in antisocial behavior because underarousal may reduce sensitivity to punishment and encourage sensation seeking. Anxiety disorders and phobias are more commonly associated with heightened arousal.
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