As opposed to chronic, free-floating, and pervasive anxiety,

those who are diagnosed with _____ experience fairly brief but intense episodes of anxiety. This disorder includes episodes of anxiety that tend to surface as physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shaking, sweating, and sensations of choking. The sufferers typically change their every day routine for fear that another episode may occur.

Fill in the blank with correct word


Answer: panic disorder

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Which aspect of grammatical morpheme learning shows the greatest uniformity/consistency among children?

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The right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is most likely to be involved when a person is

a. scared by the appearance of a spider above their head. b. elated at their wedding reception. c. surprised after winning $10,000 in a lottery. d. under pressure to complete a term paper by tomorrow. e. depressed after the loss of the favorite pet.

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Compared with infants who display __________ attachment, __________ babies tend to receive overstimulating care

A) secure; resistant B) avoidant; securely attached C) secure; avoidant D) resistant; disorganized/disoriented

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