Marvella has recurring bouts of trembling and shaking, dizziness, chest pain or discomfort, rapid heart rate, feelings of unreality, hot and cold flashes, and sweating. She feels that she is going crazy. Marvella is showing the symptoms of:
A) a panic attack.
B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
C) agoraphobia.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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Marvella is displaying symptoms of a panic attack. These symptoms include trembling/shaking, dizziness, chest pain or discomfort, rapid heart rate, feelings of unreality, hot and cold flashes, and sweating. Additionally, the fear of going crazy is a common symptom of panic attacks. The other options may include some of these symptoms, but they do not fully match Marvella's symptoms.

Marvella Has Recurring Bouts of Trembling and Shaking, Dizziness, Chest