Elizabeth leaves restaurants when her social anxiety disorder becomes unbearable.From a behavioural perspective,leaving the restaurant likely ___________ her anxiety.

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Leaving the restaurant is a way of escaping the situation that triggers her anxiety, which is a form of negative reinforcement. By leaving the situation, Elizabeth is removing the aversive experience of anxiety, which reinforces the behavior of leaving the restaurant.

Elizabeth Leaves Restaurants When Her Social Anxiety Disorder Becomes Unbearable