Which of the following has been shown to be involved in fear and anxiety reactions, and thus perhaps in phobias or other anxiety disorders?
A) the parasympathetic nervous system
B) the sympathetic nervous system
C) the gonads
D) the somatic nervous system
E) the thalamus

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The sympathetic nervous system is involved in fear and anxiety reactions, as it triggers the fight-or-flight response. This can contribute to the development of phobias and other anxiety disorders.

Which of the Following Has Been Shown to Be Involved