According to the DSM-5, in order to qualify for a diagnosis of panic disorder, people must experience panic attacks and a fear of ________.

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The DSM-5 specifies that for a diagnosis of panic disorder, individuals must experience recurrent unexpected panic attacks and at least one of the attacks must be followed by a month (or more) of persistent concern or worry about additional panic attacks or their consequences (e.g., losing control, having a heart attack, "going crazy"). This includes a significant maladaptive change in behavior related to the attacks (e.g., behaviors designed to avoid having panic attacks, such as avoidance of exercise or unfamiliar situations). Therefore, the fear of future attacks is a key criterion for the diagnosis of panic disorder.

According to the DSM-5, in Order to Qualify for a Diagnosis