Which Explanation for Panic Disorder Would Most Likely Be Offered

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which explanation for panic disorder would most likely be offered by a cognitive-behavioral theorist?

• A) "A malfunction in the receptors monitoring oxygen in the blood causes the patient to feel that he or she is suffocating when, in fact, he or she isn't."
• B) "Abnormalities of benzodiazepine receptors in the brain cause a person to feel mounting anxiety that leads to a panic attack."
• C) "When ego defenses have weakened because of overuse, forbidden sexual impulses threaten to break into consciousness, causing an attack."
• D) "When small changes in the body are misinterpreted as dreadful events, these beliefs start a positive-feedback loop that brings on an attack."

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Definitions:

Demand Reduction

A decrease in the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Price Increase

An upward adjustment in the selling price of goods or services, often due to factors like increased production costs or higher demand.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price level, at a given time.

Price Falls

A decrease in the market price of goods or services, often due to increased supply, decreased demand, or external market factors.