Trent suddenly begins trembling, sweating and having heart palpitations as he enters the convention center where he is scheduled to speak. He feels like he is losing control, and just wants to run away and hide. After breathing deeply and slowly for several minutes, the feeling subsides. What is Trent likely experiencing?
A. a compulsion
B. a panic attack
C. obsessive-compulsive disorder
D. generalized anxiety disorder
Ans: B. a panic attack
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