Describe the experience of a first panic attack. How common is it to mistake the first panic attack with a heart attack?

What will be an ideal response?


During a first panic attack, it is not uncommon for people to mistakenly believe they are having a heart attack, since symptoms such as a pounding heart, palpitations, rapid heart rate, chest pain, sweating, shortness of breath, numbness, tingling, or dizziness are common to both conditions.

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Schizophrenia may involve imbalances in nerve pathways that utilize which neurotransmitter?

a. Serotonin b. Melatonin c. Dopamine d. Norepinephrine e. Epinephrine

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"We're not going to stop until you've accomplished everything you're capable of," Jennifer's personal trainer tells her. "You can work harder and achieve all of your goals!" This statement most closely mirrors the philosophy of the __________ approach.

A. humanistic B. psychodynamic C. behavioral D. cognitive

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In trying to understand both the "what" and "why" of human development, developmental psychologists focus on each of the following themes EXCEPT ______

a. individual characteristics versus shared human traits b. stability versus change c. primary versus secondary development d. heredity versus environment

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Even occasional, mild anxiety has negative effects on the developing child

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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