A person who has repeated and unexpected episodes of being afraid he or she is losing control or going crazy most likely suffers from ______.
A) a generalized anxiety disorder
B) a panic disorder
C) agoraphobia
D) schizophrenia

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The symptoms described in the question are characteristic of a panic disorder, which involves recurring and intense panic attacks that often involve feeling like one is losing control or going crazy. A generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and uncontrollable worry about a variety of everyday issues, while agoraphobia involves fear and avoidance of situations that might provoke panic attacks. Schizophrenia involves a range of symptoms including hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and speech, and behavioural changes.

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