Anxiety, rooted deeply in our DNA from 300,000 years ago as a survival trait, is resistant to elimination. While traditional psychotherapy often aims to reduce anxiety, a learning theory approach may yield more effective results. Counseling methods that seek to modify anxiety should acknowledge its evolutionary significance. Even in modern contexts, seemingly innocuous situations can trigger anxiety responses. Embracing anxiety as a part of life, rather than fearing it, can be essential for full engagement and personal growth.
Imagine two Homo sapiens ancestors eating a meal of raw squirrel 300,000 years ago. One enjoys the sunset so much that he ignores the rustling behind a bush.
Nearly disorder psychologists treat. Although there is considerable variation in psychotherapeutic approaches, few start with the idea that the greater the survival value of a trait, such as anxiety, the more resistant it is to elimination.
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