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Chapter Four

T r e a t i n g A n x i e t y D i s o r d e r s

Words to Understand behavioral: having to do with what a person does. cognitive: having to do with thinking and the brain. exposure therapy: to be put in a particular situation, in order to help reduce anxiety about the situation. neuron: a special type of cell that transmits signals along nerves. pharmaceutical: having to do with drugs. psychological: having to do with the mind. side effects: physical effects of drugs that are not intended.