Roberta is standing in a shopping mall when she begins having difficulty breathing.She feels her heart pounding, feels weak and dizzy, and notices that she is perspiring heavily.She thinks she might be having a heart attack.At the very least, she senses she is losing control and is afraid that if she's not having a heart attack, she is going "crazy." What does this situation illustrate?

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The symptoms described suggest a panic attack, including difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, sweating, and feelings of losing control or going "crazy." The situation does not necessarily suggest dissociation or anxiety specifically, and while it may involve an alarm response, the more specific answer is panic attack.

Roberta Is Standing in a Shopping Mall When She Begins