Sudden,paralyzing Episodes of Fear Describe Which Type of Anxiety Disorder

question 29

Multiple Choice

Sudden,paralyzing episodes of fear describe which type of anxiety disorder?

• A)phobia
• B)generalized anxiety
• C)panic
• D)obsessive-compulsive

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Attribution

The process of explaining one's own or others' behaviors and events by attributing causes to them.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers, when analyzing others’ behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal disposition.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where individuals tend to attribute others' actions to their character or personality, underestimating external factors.