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Exposure techniques are effective in reducing anxiety symptoms from "summary" of Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders by David A. Clark,Aaron T. Beck
Exposure techniques are a crucial component of cognitive therapy for anxiety disorders. One of the main principles behind exposure is that avoidance of anxiety-provoking situations maintains and even exacerbates anxiety symptoms. By gradually exposing individuals to feared stimuli or situations, they can learn that their anxiety will decrease over time, leading to a reduction in overall anxiety levels. This process is known as habituation, where repeated exposure to feared stimuli results in a decrease in anxiety response. Exposure techniques also help individuals confront and challenge their negative beliefs and catastrophic thinking patterns. When individuals are exposed to feared situations, they have the opportunity to test out their beliefs about the likelihood of a negative outcome...
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