Jason Has Just Recently Been Diagnosed as Having Panic Disorder

question 93

Multiple Choice

Jason has just recently been diagnosed as having panic disorder.Which of the following describes what we will know about Jason?

• A) Jason is rare because only a small percentage of individuals with this disorder are male.
• B) Jason is in his late 50s.
• C) Jason will cope with the panic associated with agoraphobia by drinking alcohol because men choose this as a means of coping more so than women.
• D) Jason will be much more fearful of anxiety symptoms, compared to a woman.

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental condition that develops within a month after exposure to a traumatic event, involving symptoms such as anxiety, nightmares, and flashbacks.

Stressful Event

An occurrence that causes significant strain or tension, requiring adjustment or response from the individual.

Severe Anxiety Reaction

A heightened state of overwhelming fear or discomfort, typically with acute physical and psychological symptoms.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute (bpm).