A person with generalized anxiety disorder could apply a cognitive approach to treatment by
A. reframing situations as positive or pleasant instead of worrying.
B. investigating medications that reduce amygdala activity.
C. trying to switch to a career that is less stressful and pays more.
D. avoiding behaviors that reinforce their anxieties.
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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