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To say that panic is like a false alarm means that panic is
 
  a. a normal fear response triggered at an inappropriate time.
  b. a deliberate attempt to seek attention.
  c. very different from the normal fear response.
  d. easily dismissed as harmless.

Question 2

According to the DSM, which of the following questions would be most useful in distinguishing a panic attack from anxiety?
 
  a. Do you experience a lot of nightmares?
  b. Would you describe your symptoms as distressing?
  c. Do your symptoms reach peak intensity within 10 minutes?
  d. Are your symptoms difficult for you to control?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.



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