Panic Disorder Is Different from Generalized Anxiety Disorder in That

question 171

Multiple Choice

Panic disorder is different from generalized anxiety disorder in that with panic disorder, the feelings of anxiety are usually more intense and are _____________.

• A)quite predictable
• B)infrequent
• C)typical
• D)unpredictable

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Definitions:

Multiple Wave Summation

A phenomenon where muscle fiber contractions increase in strength due to rapid, repeated stimulation before full relaxation occurs.

Tetanus

An infection resulting from the Clostridium tetani bacterium, leading to muscle contractions, known as tetanus.

Stimuli Frequency

The rate at which stimuli are presented over time, affecting the response of sensory systems.

Treppe

Series of successively stronger contractions that occur when a rested muscle fiber receives closely spaced stimuli of the same strength but with a sufficient stimulus interval to allow complete relaxation of the fiber between stimuli.