AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true about panic attacks? Select all that apply.
A
The diagnosis of Panic Disorder can be made within one month of onset of symptoms.
B
The most common age of onset of panic attacks is 20-24 years.
C
Panic Disorder occurs very rarely in children.
D
White people have a higher incidence of panic attacks than Latinos, African Americans, or Asians do.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The White group had significantly higher rates of panic disorder, and of many panic symptoms, including palpitations, as compared to the African American, Asian and Latino groups.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stress is number one on the list of top 10 panic attack triggers for a reason. Stress can be caused by a wide range of things, making it difficult to avoid. Work, school, family, health, and more could all be stress-inducing.

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