Which of the following is NOT thought to be acquired through classical conditioning or social learning and maintained through negative reinforcement?
A) social anxiety disorder
B) panic disorder
C) specific phobia
D) separation anxiety disorder

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Panic disorder is not typically thought to be acquired through classical conditioning or social learning and maintained through negative reinforcement. Panic attacks often seem to come out of the blue and are not typically associated with a specific trigger or stimulus that could be classically conditioned. Additionally, the avoidance behaviors that can emerge as a result of panic attacks (such as avoiding situations where one has previously experienced a panic attack) may not necessarily be negatively reinforced in the same way that avoidance behaviors developed in response to phobias or anxiety disorders are.

Which of the Following Is NOT Thought to Be Acquired