Nicole Frequently Has Panic Attacks

question 78

Multiple Choice

Nicole frequently has panic attacks.She knows that she is having an attack when she experiences all of the following EXCEPT

• A) sweating.
• B) feelings of going crazy or dying.
• C) fast heart rate.
• D) chest pain lasting for hours.

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Definitions:

Alert

A state of active attention and readiness to respond to potential threats or important occurrences.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in complex behaviors including planning, decision making, moderating social behavior, and expressing personality.

Activation

The process of stimulating an action or behavior; in psychology, it refers to the arousal of the nervous system prompting mental and physical responses.

Delight

A high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; joy.