A Teenage Girl Had Been Feeling Depressed and Having Panic

question 11

Multiple Choice

A teenage girl had been feeling depressed and having panic attacks.Her doctor prescribed medication.She was sitting in her room feeling very depressed, so to cheer her up, a friend suggested that they go to an exercise class.Shortly after the warm-up started, she had another panic attack.What is the best explanation for this occurrence?

• A)She was angry with the friend for insisting that she go out.
• B)The physical sensations experienced during exercise had become an internal cue for panic to occur.
• C)The medication that had been prescribed for her was treating only the depression not the anxiety.
• D)The exercise class was an unconditioned stimulus that resulted in a panic attack.

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Definitions:

Significant Other

A person considered extremely important to an individual's life or well-being, often a romantic partner but can also include close friends or family members.

Secure Attachment Style

A pattern of attachment characterized by trust, a sense of security, and a positive view of oneself and relationships.

Anxious-Ambivalent

A type of insecure attachment style where individuals are overly needy and preoccupied with their relationships.

Obsessive

Characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts, urges, or images that cause significant anxiety or distress.