Dr.Zilva is treating Thomas for panic attacks.She suggests that Thomas may not be breathing deeply enough when he begins to feel anxious.The lack of oxygen might then be causing Thomas to think he is having a heart attack,thereby escalating his anxiety to a state of panic.Which of the following approaches is Dr.Zilva using to treat Thomas?

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Dr. Zilva is using a cognitive-behavioral approach to treat Thomas's panic attacks by identifying the thought patterns that contribute to his anxiety and teaching him to change his breathing patterns to reduce anxiety symptoms.

DrZilva Is Treating Thomas for Panic Attacks