One individual with an anxiety disorders might interpret the sound of a barking dog down the street as a signal that there is a pack of dangerous dogs running loose while another individual with an anxiety disorder might assume this means that if she goes outside, she will not be able to concentrate enough to think of a strategy to avoid being attacked by the dog. Such beliefs are characteristics of anxiety disorders based on the _____ viewpoint.

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The cognitive viewpoint focuses on how individuals perceive and interpret events, often leading to distorted thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety disorders.

One Individual with an Anxiety Disorders Might Interpret the Sound