The Relationship Between Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia Is Accurately Described

question 204

Multiple Choice

The relationship between panic attacks and agoraphobia is accurately described in which of the following statements?

• A) Having panic attacks has little to do with the development of agoraphobia.
• B) Agoraphobia rarely occurs without panic.
• C) Both panic attacks and agoraphobia are a function of similar biological factors.
• D) Both panic attacks and agoraphobia result from specific phobias in childhood.

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Definitions:

Prompts

Cues or signals that initiate, guide, or augment action or thought processes.

Post-Traumatic Stress

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by lasting flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Mania/Hyperactivity

A state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level, often characteristic of bipolar disorder, leading to impulsive actions and rapid thought processes.

Social Withdrawal

Describes the act of avoiding social interactions and activities, often as a response to anxiety, depression, or preference for solitude.