With Regard to Panic and Panic Disorder,it Is Generally Accepted

question 34

Multiple Choice

With regard to panic and panic disorder,it is generally accepted that

• A)unexpected panic attacks are not uncommon in the population.
• B)unexpected panic attacks are quite rare in the population; the majority of those who experience them are eventually diagnosed with panic disorder,provided they meet additional criteria.
• C)the frequency of panic attacks is normally distributed in the population; those with frequency in the upper 5% are diagnosed with panic disorder.
• D)the intensity of panic attacks is normally distributed in the population; those with intensity in the upper 5th percentile are diagnosed with panic disorder.
• E)panic attacks only occur in persons with panic disorder.

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