High levels of anxiety sensitivity ________
A) increase the risk of all types of anxiety disorder.
B) are seen in all who develop agoraphobia.
C) predict the development of spontaneous panic attacks.
D) can be effectively treated with drugs that minimize noradrenergic function.

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High levels of anxiety sensitivity have been found to predict the development of spontaneous panic attacks. Although anxiety sensitivity may contribute to the development of various anxiety disorders, it does not necessarily increase the risk for all types of anxiety disorders (option A). While agoraphobia is often associated with panic attacks, high levels of anxiety sensitivity are not seen in all individuals who develop agoraphobia (option B). There is no evidence to suggest that drugs that minimize noradrenergic function are effective in treating high levels of anxiety sensitivity (option D).

High Levels of Anxiety Sensitivity ________