Every Few Days, with Little or No Warning, Jake Is

question 261

Multiple Choice

Every few days, with little or no warning, Jake is overwhelmed by intense fear, shortness of breath, a pounding heart, and heavy sweating. He often feels like he is suffocating, having a heart attack, or going crazy. He can never identify a reason for having these attacks, but they leave him worried and exhausted. His attacks are best described as ______.

• A) generalized anxiety disorder
• B) panic disorder
• C) phobia
• D) acute stress disorder

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