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

---

Definitions:

Shyness

A temperament or personality trait characterized by feelings of apprehension, lack of confidence, or nervousness in social situations.

Overeating

Consuming food in quantities greater than the body’s energy requirements.

Deprivation Dwarfism

A condition caused by extreme emotional or physical deprivation during childhood, resulting in stunted physical growth.

Growth Hormone

A hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and animals.