An applied behavior analyst (who approaches disorders from a behavioral viewpoint) 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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An applied behavior analyst would view panic disorder with agoraphobia as a learned response to the experience of panic attacks in public places. Option A reflects this perspective. Options B, C, and D do not align with this perspective as they do not focus on behavior or learned responses.

An Applied Behavior Analyst (Who Approaches Disorders from a Behavioral