Because of prior panic attacks in crowds, Don began
avoiding public places, which reduced his anxiety each time. Eventually Don developed agoraphobia and became housebound due to this avoidance behavior. This explanation of Don's anxiety disorders illustrates which psychological approach?
a. existential
b. behavioral
c. humanistic
d. psychodynamic
ANSWER: b
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