Some researchers examining the cause of anxiety disorders have found that those with these conditions tend to evaluate ambiguous situations in a negative light. This research has focused on presenting ________ to those suffering from an anxiety disorder-such as "bury" and "berry" or "sword" and "soared"-to see how that individual interprets the word. Those with high levels of anxiety interpret these pairs in the more threatening manner.

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The research focuses on presenting pairs of words that are homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings), such as "bury" and "berry" or "sword" and "soared", to examine how individuals with anxiety disorders interpret ambiguous situations.

Some Researchers Examining the Cause of Anxiety Disorders Have Found