A sudden, unpredictable feeling of intense terror, sweating, difficulty breathing, and with no immediately observable cause is a(n) ________.
A) compulsion
B) phobia
C) affective disorder
D) panic attack

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The sudden onset of intense terror, sweating, difficulty breathing, and with no immediately observable cause is a panic attack. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that one feels compelled to perform. Phobias are intense, irrational fears of particular objects or situations that typically lead to avoidance or distress. Affective disorders refer to any condition that affects a person's mood, emotions, or feelings, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

A Sudden, Unpredictable Feeling of Intense Terror, Sweating, Difficulty Breathing