With Regard to Panic and Panic Disorder, It Is Generally

question 48

Multiple Choice

With regard to panic and panic disorder, it is generally accepted that

• A) panic attacks are relatively common in the population.
• B) unexpected panic attacks are quite rare in the population; the majority of those who experience them are eventually diagnosed with panic disorder, provided they meet additional criteria.
• C) the frequency of panic attacks is normally distributed in the population; those with frequency in the upper 5% are diagnosed with panic disorder.
• D) the intensity of panic attacks is normally distributed in the population; those with intensity in the upper 5th percentile are diagnosed with panic disorder.
• E) panic attacks only occur in persons with panic disorder.

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