Which statement about the prevalence of panic attacks and panic disorder is accurate?

Which statement about the prevalence of panic attacks and panic disorder is accurate?

a. Panic attacks are relatively common; panic disorder is relatively rare.
b. Panic attacks are more common in women; panic disorder is more common in men.
c. The lifetime prevalence of panic attacks is 3.5 percent; the lifetime prevalence of panic disorder is 12 percent.
d. Panic attacks lead to agoraphobia; panic disorder does not.

Question 2

The public health director of an urban area in the Southwestern U.S. has just presided over the opening of a new clinic that provide services for clients with panic disorder. She knows from the research that the clinic will probably serve ____.

a. mostly Mexican Americans, as they are at a much higher risk than other groups
b. a large portion of the community; the lifetime prevalence is roughly 12 percent
c. twice as many women as men
d. a diverse population without any other mental disorders

Question 3

Which childhood experience is most commonly related to the later development of panic disorder?

a. physical abuse
b. overindulgent mothers
c. bedwetting
d. separation anxiety

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Which statement about the prevalence of panic attacks and panic disorder is accurate?

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