Panic Disorder Has Been Linked to Several Physical Conditions, Such

question 160

Multiple Choice

Panic disorder has been linked to several physical conditions, such as asthma. Lehrer et al. (2008) reported that in people experiencing both:

• A)Panic attacks tend to precede an asthma attack
• B)Panic disorder and asthma exacerbate each other
• C)Asthma attacks tend to precede panic attacks
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

John Watson

An American psychologist, regarded as one of the founders of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behavior over internal phenomena like thoughts and feelings.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which individuals believe they have no control over their environment, leading to a lack of motivation and depression.

Random Rewards

A reinforcement strategy where rewards are delivered unpredictably, often used in behavior conditioning and gaming to increase engagement.

Mischel

Mischel is likely a reference to Walter Mischel, a psychologist known for his work on personality theory and cognitive and social processes related to self-control.