A Behavioral Theorist Would Tend to Support Which of the Following

question 237

Multiple Choice

A behavioral theorist would tend to support which of the following explanations of panic disorder with agoraphobia?

• A) Because of prior panic attacks in crowds, Don has learned to avoid public places.
• B) Caroline unconsciously fears that if her true thoughts come to light in a crowd, she will be condemned.
• C) Because of prior panic attacks in public, Brian avoids risking his self-image of sophistication.
• D) Jenna's parents both had forms of panic disorder, so Jenna has probably inherited it.

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Definitions:

Multidimensional Risk

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Sociocultural Conditions

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Binge Eating Disorders

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