Paula has frequent panic attacks,but only when she views the national news on television.However,she does not experience a panic attack every time she sees the national news.Paula's panic attacks would be classified as

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This is because Paula's panic attacks are triggered by a specific situation or stimulus (viewing the national news), but they do not occur every time she encounters that stimulus. This is different from situationally bound panic attacks, which always occur in response to a specific situation, or unexpected panic attacks, which occur seemingly out of nowhere without a specific trigger. Finally, the term "justified" is not relevant or appropriate in the context of panic attacks, as they are a symptom of an anxiety disorder and not a moral or ethical judgment.

Paula Has Frequent Panic Attacks,but Only When She Views the National