A reanalysis of agoraphobia
Behavior TherapyPublished 1 January 1978
Alan J. Goldstein, Dianne L. Chambless
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Abstract
The authors review the existing models for understanding agoraphobia and suggest a more complex behavioral model which includes a combination of necessary and sufficient factors for its formation. This model is presented as a framework allowing classification of agoraphobic-like symptoms with implications for treatment planning and research efforts.
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