Jane had her first panic attack six months ago. She doesn't know why it occurred, but she has had increasingly common panic attacks ever since. She doesn't know when the panic attacks will occur, but typically believes she is dying of heart failure
when they happen. Based on this, Jane probably has _______.
a. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
b. Agoraphobia
c. Rheumitism
d. Panic Disorder
Answer: d.
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