The Experience of Intense Fear and Autonomic Arousal in the Absence

question 77

Multiple Choice

The experience of intense fear and autonomic arousal in the absence of real threat is called a(n) ____.

• A)panic attack
• B)anxiety attack
• C)phobia
• D)panic disorder

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Definitions:

Perceptual Defence

The psychological mechanism by which individuals unconsciously filter out or modify distressing information to protect themselves.

Functional Specialty

An area of expertise or a department within an organization that focuses on a specific function or discipline, such as marketing, finance, or human resources.

Information Overload

The state of having more information available than one can easily process or manage, often leading to stress or decision-making difficulties.

Not-invented-here Bias

A form of bias where individuals or organizations prefer internally developed products or ideas over external solutions.