A Short-Term Anxiety Reaction That Accelerates into a Smothering, Horrifying

question 20

Short Answer

A short-term anxiety reaction that accelerates into a smothering, horrifying ordeal in which one loses control, is practically unaware of what one is doing, and feels a sense of approaching doom is called a(n) _____.

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Definitions:

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are generally beneficial for well-being and happiness, such as joy, gratitude, and love.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an undesirable outcome strengthens a behavior.

Punishment

A process in behavior modification that involves presenting an adverse event or outcome in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Biologically Primed

Innately equipped or predisposed by biology to learn certain behaviors or develop certain physical or psychological traits.