Problems in recent tests of two cognitive theories of panic.
Four problems in five recent tests of two cognitive theories of panic are discussed: (a) the ambiguity and indistinguishability of the 'body sensations' and 'cognitions' concepts; (b) the uncertain meaning of 'meaningful relationships'; (c) problems arising from differences in Clark's (Behaviour Research and Therapy, 24, 461-470, 1986) theory and Goldstein and Chambless' (Behavior Therapy, 9, 47-59, 1978) theory; (d) the ambiguity of correlational data. Some desiderata for future research on these theories are proposed.
Costello
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Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001143:Arousal; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy