Question

Episodes of intense dread that last for several minutes and are accompanied by shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, or heart palpitations are most characteristic of a(n) obsessive-compulsive disorder. dissociative disorder. generalized anxiety disorder. mania. panic disorder.

Answer 1

Answer:

Those episodes are most characteristic of letter E. panic disorder.

Explanation:

The psychological disorder known as panic disorder consists of sudden feelings of extreme anxiety and terror. A panic attack usually has as its symptoms: nausea, dizziness, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, trembling, choking sensation, and a feeling of dread. Panic attacks can last for about 20 minutes, in some cases, but most often peak and fade within 10 minutes.

Answer 2

Answer:

Episodes of intense dread that last for several minutes and are accompanied by shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, or heart palpitations are most characteristic of a(n) panic disorder.

Explanation:

Panic disorder is a condition characterized by sudden and unpredictable episodes of intense fear or anxiety that can produce the feeling of death or impending disaster, and present symptoms similar to those of a heart attack. Panic attacks can last from minutes to hours and are associated with physical symptoms including: palpitations, acute shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, sweating. The repeated occurrence of these symptoms and leave people who have it with an intense fear of having another attack.