The relationships among panic, fear, and avoidance

摘要: Abstract Interview data from 57 patients assigned a diagnosis of panic disorder with agoraphobia were analyzed in terms panic, and fear avoidance specific situations. Patients categorized into three groups (mild, moderate, severe) accordance revisions proposed for DSM-III. Severe avoiders reportedly experiencing as frequently mild moderate avoiders, suggesting that frequency is not the major determinant behavior. Panic was more closely related to ratings than ratings. Fear characteristic all groups. Previous history unrelated current patterns avoidance. A long repeated unaccompanied by pattern extensive The relevance an interoceptive conditioning model role unexpected attacks discussed.