Trevor's heart was pounding after he ran up three flights of stairs. He immediately began to think he might be having a heart attack, which made him even more physically aroused, and this, in turn, made him more panicky. According to the _____ of panic disorder, Trevor may be a victim of his own illogical thinking and may be misinterpreting and exaggerating normal physical sensations.

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The theory referred to in the question is the catastrophic cognitions theory, which suggests that individuals with panic disorder may interpret normal physical sensations as catastrophic events, leading to a cycle of panic and anxiety.

Trevor's Heart Was Pounding After He Ran Up Three Flights