After Anika learned that her history professor had suffered an anxiety disorder, she concluded that the professor's tendency to talk loudly was simply a way of disguising feelings of personal insecurity. This best illustrates the

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Anika's conclusion that the professor's behavior is a disguise for feelings of insecurity demonstrates the power of diagnostic labels to bias our perception of behavior. She may be interpreting the professor's behavior through the lens of a label, rather than considering other possible explanations for the behavior. This highlights the potential limitations of relying too heavily on diagnostic labels.

After Anika Learned That Her History Professor Had Suffered an Anxiety