Carlin Has Recurring Periods of Intense Fear During Which He

question 144

Multiple Choice

Carlin has recurring periods of intense fear during which he thinks that he is having a heart attack. He trembles and shakes, and his heart palpitates. This kind of problem is called:

• A) generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) agoraphobia.
• C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D) panic attack.

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