Until recently, Jerry had always enjoyed being on his high school debate team, which had won several awards. But yesterday, as Jerry prepared for next weeks event, he began to experience a heightened sense of nervousness. He noticed tightness in his chest and he felt dizzy. He had difficulty controlling his rapid breathing and began to feel an intense need to go outside for air. It is most likely that Jerry was experiencing symptoms of:
A. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B. a panic attack.
C. agoraphobia.
D. post-traumatic stress disorder.
Ans: B. a panic attack.
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