________ is characterized by an overwhelming sense of impending doom, heart palpitations, trembling, sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, intense dread, nausea, and even a fear of dying.

A. A panic attack
B. Dysthymia
C. Bulimia nervosa
D. A hypomanic episode


Answer: A

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