"The Lifetime Prevalence Rate of Panic Disorder Is 3

question 29

Multiple Choice

"The lifetime prevalence rate of panic disorder is 3.5%." This statement indicates that

• A)there will be 3.5% of new cases of panic disorder in the population over the next year.
• B)there is a 3.5% chance of developing panic disorder following the interview until death.
• C)of individuals interviewed,3.5% had experienced panic disorder at some point in their life.
• D)the proportion of chronic panic sufferers is 3.5%.

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Definitions:

Mob

A large, disorderly crowd of people, often associated with chaotic behavior or violence.

Dominant

Pertains to a trait that is expressed in the phenotype over a recessive trait when both are present in the genotype.

Milgram

Refers to Stanley Milgram, a psychologist known for conducting experiments on obedience to authority figures.

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from a figure of authority, often without question.