Panic Disorder Is Characterized by All of the Following

question 45

Multiple Choice

Panic disorder is characterized by all of the following ?

• A)severe, unexpected rushes of fear or discomfort
• B)close relationship to agoraphobia
• C)belief that one is going crazy or dying when suffering a panic attack
• D)Preoccupation with minor daily events.

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Definitions:

Categorical Approach

The diagnostic approach taken by the DSM, in which an individual is deemed either to have a disorder or not have a disorder.

Dimensional Rating

A method or scale used for assessing a specific characteristic or property along a continuum or with numerous dimensions.

Treatment

The management and care of a patient or the combating of disease or disorder.

Polythetic

An individual may be diagnosed with only a certain subset of symptoms without having to meet all criteria.