Classical conditioning model of panic disorder: response to Wolpe and Rowan

We refute Wolpe and Rowan's (1989) classical conditioning theory of panic disorder based upon several lines of evidence presented above. While there is no doubt that hyperventilation and conditioning are important factors in the production of panic attacks, Wolpe and Rowan's (1989) hypothe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Behaviour research and therapy 1989, Vol.27 (5), p.581-582
Hauptverfasser:	Sanderson, W.C., Beck, A.T.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Arousal Biological and medical sciences Conditioning, Classical Fear Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Hyperventilation - psychology Learning. Memory Panic Pilot Projects Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Psychometrics Retrospective Studies
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Zusammenfassung:	We refute Wolpe and Rowan's (1989) classical conditioning theory of panic disorder based upon several lines of evidence presented above. While there is no doubt that hyperventilation and conditioning are important factors in the production of panic attacks, Wolpe and Rowan's (1989) hypothesis is inconsistent with recent data concerning the limited role of hyperventilation and the importance of cognitive mediation in the production of panic attacks.
ISSN:	0005-7967 1873-622X
DOI:	10.1016/0005-7967(89)90095-8