Every Once in a While, Ona Feels Nervous to the Point

question 109

Multiple Choice

Every once in a while, Ona feels nervous to the point of terror. This feeling seems to come on suddenly and randomly. Her experience is an example of a(n) :

• A) panic disorder.
• B) phobic disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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