Cognitive-behavioral approaches used to treat social anxiety disorder aim to:
A) increase positive self-talk and decrease risk taking.
B) increase feelings of gratitude and decrease feelings of fear.
C) alter illogical thinking patterns and reduce avoidance behaviors.
D) use conscious thought as a means to decrease physiological signs of anxiety.

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Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying and altering distorted thinking patterns (illogical thinking) and behaviors (such as avoidance) that contribute to the persistence of social anxiety disorder.

Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches Used to Treat Social Anxiety Disorder Aim To