Regarding Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia, Which of the Following Statements

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Multiple Choice

Regarding panic disorder and agoraphobia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) When having a panic attack, many people believe that they are having a heart attack, are going insane, or are about to die.
• B) Although they are considered to be separate disorders, agoraphobia and panic attacks can occur together in the same individual.
• C) About 4.2 percent of all adults suffer from agoraphobia during their lifetime.
• D) The majority of people who suffer from panic disorder are men.

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