The biological understanding of generalized anxiety is supported by the finding that:
A) relatives of people with generalized anxiety are more likely to have it than nonrelatives are.
B) distant relatives of people with generalized anxiety are more likely to have it than close relatives are.
C) relatives share not only biological characteristics but also similar environments.
D) identical twins have more similar environments than fraternal twins.

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A) This choice is correct because it suggests a genetic or hereditary component to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), which supports the biological understanding of the condition. Studies have shown that individuals with a first-degree relative (such as a parent or sibling) who has GAD are at a higher risk of developing the disorder themselves, indicating a potential genetic link.

The Biological Understanding of Generalized Anxiety Is Supported by the Finding