A pattern of anxiety with long periods of calm broken by intensely uncomfortable anxiety attacks is
A) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) panic anxiety disorder.
C) agoraphobia.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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The pattern described is consistent with panic anxiety disorder, which is characterized by sudden and intense episodes of anxiety (or panic attacks) that typically last a few minutes, but can be very uncomfortable and distressing. In between attacks, individuals may experience longer periods of relative calm. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worry and anxiety about a range of different things, rather than discrete anxiety attacks. Agoraphobia is a specific fear or avoidance of certain places or situations due to a fear of being trapped or unable to escape, and obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions).

A Pattern of Anxiety with Long Periods of Calm Broken