While He Was Studying, Matthew Was Suddenly Overwhelmed by Feelings

question 80

Multiple Choice

While he was studying, Matthew was suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of intense apprehension. For several minutes he felt so agitated that he could not catch his breath. Matthew was most likely suffering from

• A) bipolar disorder.
• B) a panic attack.
• C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• D) a delusion.

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Definitions:

Activity Failure

A situation where an attempt to perform an action does not result in the expected goal or outcome, often leading to learning or modification of efforts.

Adults

Individuals who have reached the age where they are considered legally responsible for their actions and have attained full physical development.

Correlational Method

A research approach that involves measuring two variables to identify a relationship between them, without implying causation.

Directly Reinforced

Refers to behaviors that increase in frequency as a direct result of being followed by a rewarding stimulus.