Anxiety That Is "Free-Floating," and Which Cannot Be Attributed to Any

question 68

True/False

Anxiety that is "free-floating," and which cannot be attributed to any single identifiable source, is the key defining characteristic of panic disorder.

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Definitions:

Rude

Exhibiting or having a discourteous or impolite demeanor or behavior, often characterized by a lack of respect for others.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response, typically occurring when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where behavior is altered by the application of rewards or penalties.

Reinforced

In behavioral psychology, refers to any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.