_____ Occurs When a Person Has Sudden, Unpredictable Attacks of Anxiety

question 152

Multiple Choice

_____ occurs when a person has sudden, unpredictable attacks of anxiety and paralyzing fear. This disorder can cause a person to have strong physical reactions during the attacks. Often, a fear of losing control occurs as well as fear about the possibility of having future attacks.

• A) Social anxiety disorder
• B) Panic disorder
• C) Generalized anxiety disorder
• D) Specific phobia

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