In a generalized anxiety disorder, anticipatory anxiety and attentional bias to threats are thought be caused by:
A) serotonin and GABA surges.
B) cingulate cortex and amygdala abnormalities.
C) cholecystokinin receptor gene on chromosome 11p.
D) hypothalamic-pituitary thyroid system dysregulation.

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The cingulate cortex and amygdala are brain regions involved in processing emotions and threats. Abnormalities in these areas are associated with heightened anxiety and attentional biases towards perceived threats, which are characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder.

In a Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anticipatory Anxiety and Attentional Bias