Chapter 26. Agoraphobia

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Agoraphobia

Author: Melanie Maggard, University of Maryland Global Campus

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26.1 Agoraphobia

This video discusses a man, Allen Shawn, who is a composer suffering from agoraphobia. He describes his experiences and feelings related to the disorder, how the disorder has affected his life, and why he thinks he has developed the disorder.

26.2 Check Your Understanding

Question 26.1

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. One of Allen Shawn’s safety zones is the college where he teaches.

Question 26.2

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Shawn believe the institutionalization of his twin sister triggered his agoraphobia.

Question 26.3

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Correct!
Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Shawn used medication and psychotherapy to treat his agoraphobia.

Question 26.4

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Correct!
Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most common type of psychotherapy used to treat agoraphobia.

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