Suppose that a therapist notices several clients with anxiety disorders also demonstrate symptoms consistent with major depressive disorder. What might the therapist think if she considers the third variable problem?

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The therapist may consider that a third factor, such as trauma, could be responsible for the manifestation of both anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder. Therefore, she may need to investigate other factors that could be influencing the relationship between the two disorders.

Suppose That a Therapist Notices Several Clients with Anxiety Disorders