Barlow and Others (1992) Developed a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for GAD

question 94

Multiple Choice

Barlow and others (1992) developed a cognitive-behavioral treatment for GAD that helps the patient

• A) avoid feelings of anxiety as well as the negative images associated with those feelings.
• B) confront anxiety-provoking thoughts and images.
• C) adjust medication levels as needed to cope with the anxiety.
• D) analyze the unconscious sources of the anxiety.

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