Like most people with social phobia, Bonnie is a perfectionist and is excessively concerned with making mistakes, perceives criticism where there is none, avoids social situations that focus too much attention on her, and tends to have distorted thoughts that she has failed even when she is successful. This explanation of Bonnie's social phobia is consistent with which view of anxiety disorders?

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The explanation of Bonnie's social phobia aligns with the cognitive view of anxiety disorders, which emphasizes distorted thinking patterns, such as perceiving criticism where there is none, fearing failure despite success, and excessive concern with making mistakes. These are all cognitive distortions that contribute to anxiety.

Like Most People with Social Phobia, Bonnie Is a Perfectionist