AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What symptoms characterize panic disorder?
A
recurrent, sudden, and unexpected attacks of overwhelming anxiety
B
enduring psychological disturbances due to a traumatic event
C
persistent and irrational fear of an object or situation
D
a chronic high level of anxiety
E
Fear of exposed places where there is potential of anxiety
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Panic disorder is an overreaction of fear and anxiety to daily life stressors. The reaction causes a hyperphysical response, followed by intense worry that another attack will happen soon. This can upset the ability to function normally. It is a common disorder and can often lead to depression.

Detailed explanation-2: -Panic attacks are sudden, unreasonable feelings of fear and anxiety that cause physical symptoms like a racing heart, fast breathing and sweating. Some people become so fearful of these attacks that they develop panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder.

Detailed explanation-3: -Panic Disorder: People with panic disorder have panic attacks with feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. During the attacks, individuals may feel like they can’t breathe, have lost control, are having a heart attack or even that they are dying.

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