摘要: Abstract The addition of a ‘safety perspective’ to the construal agoraphobia as avoidance behaviour is proposed means addressing several theoretical problems. Regarding balance between danger and safety signals enables one re-examine problem undue persistence component. It also opens for consideration ‘non-exposure’ onset (e.g. after loss or bereavements), age onset, sex ratio, role trusted companions talismen. A method studying factors adumbrated, some predictions are made. advantages limitations considered.