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==Criticisms==

Research involving the fear-avoidance model has led some to question its accuracy in representing or predicting the actual avoidance of physical activity due to [[negative reinforcement]]. In certain cases, the individual completely avoids anxiety-inducing behavior, so that the fear response never becomes directly involved. Other factors affecting the perceived level of danger and spatial awareness further complicate the model. While the fear-avoidance model may be simplistic for every situation involving fear, discomfort, and/or chronic pain, its effectiveness is generally acknowledged for diagnosing and understanding how humans positively or negatively react to fear and anxiety.<ref name=":2" />

==References==