When a person genuinely believes he is having a heart attack or on the verge of death, but there is nothing physically wrong with that person, he is having:
A) a manic episode.
B) a panic attack.
C) an obsession.
D) a psychotic episode.
B
Explanation: A) A manic episode is one with excessive hyperactivity.
B) Correct.
C) An obsession is needing to repeat actions without an obvious need.
D) A psychotic episode is one in which the person cannot tell reality from unreality.
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