Gino's therapist diagnosed him with a social anxiety disorder in which he showed symptoms of anxiety and discomfort whenever he had to talk to other people or even be around them. After several weeks of therapy, Gino reported that he felt more confident in social and work situations and was generally feeling better about himself. Within a year, however, Gino returned to the therapist reporting high levels of anxiety. Although the therapist's original diagnosis was correct, which assumption did she make that led her to incorrectly conclude that Gino would be free from future anxiety?
A) Gino had a problem with social anxiety disorder and needed therapy.
B) Gino had only one problem that would be treated by the therapy.
C) Gino was reporting he had something that was bothering him.
D) Gino was the kind of person whom she would like to have as a client.

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The assumption that led the therapist to incorrectly conclude that Gino would be free from future anxiety was that he had only one problem that would be treated by the therapy. This assumption overlooks the fact that social anxiety disorder is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management and treatment. The therapist may have assumed that once Gino had completed a course of therapy and felt better, he would not experience further episodes of anxiety. However, this assumption was incorrect, and Gino's return to the therapist with high levels of anxiety illustrates the need for ongoing support and treatment for social anxiety disorder.

Gino's Therapist Diagnosed Him with a Social Anxiety Disorder in Which