A behavioral theorist would tend to support which of the following explanations of panic disorder with agoraphobia?
A) Because of prior panic attacks in crowds, Don has learned to avoid public places.
B) Caroline unconsciously fears that if her true thoughts come to light in a crowd, she will be condemned.
C) Because of prior panic attacks in public, Brian avoids risking his self-image of sophistication.
D) Jenna's parents both had forms of panic disorder, so Jenna has probably inherited it.

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According to the behavioral theory, panic disorder with agoraphobia is a learned response. Thus, Don's avoidance of public places due to prior panic attacks in crowds can be explained by the behavioral theory.

A Behavioral Theorist Would Tend to Support Which of the Following