Which of the following statements is correct in regard to the role of cognitions in panic?
A) Panic can be prevented in a panic provocation study by explaining what will happen.
B) Panic clients are more likely to interpret bodily sensations as catastrophic events.
C) Only individuals who tend to catastrophize develop panic disorder.
D) Cognitive therapy is less effective than emotive therapy for panic disorder.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Panic clients tend to interpret bodily sensations as catastrophic events due to their cognitive biases and faulty beliefs about the dangerousness of bodily sensations. This maintains the panic cycle, making it difficult for them to break free from panic attacks.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct in Regard to the Role