Research has indicated that all of the following are ways in which parents might contribute to social anxiety disorder in their children EXCEPT ______.
A) genetics
B) parental modeling or teaching of anxiety responses
C) parental avoidance of charged discussions
D) parental practices that allow the child too much autonomy

Question

Research has indicated that all of the following are ways in which parents might contribute to social anxiety disorder in their children EXCEPT ______.
A) genetics
B) parental modeling or teaching of anxiety responses
C) parental avoidance of charged discussions
D) parental practices that allow the child too much autonomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research suggests that parental practices that allow the child too much autonomy, without providing appropriate levels of structure and guidance, may contribute to behavior problems and anxiety in children. However, all of the other options - genetics, parental modeling or teaching of anxiety responses, and parental avoidance of charged discussions - have been identified as potential contributing factors to social anxiety disorder in children.

Research Has Indicated That All of the Following Are Ways