An increase in fear and heart rate,trembling,sweating,and dread characterize a(n):
A) panic attack
B) galvanic skin response
C) increase in parasympathetic activity
D) Type A person

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Panic attack is characterized by an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and includes symptoms such as an increase in heart rate, sweating, trembling, and a feeling of dread. Galvanic skin response (B) is a measure of electrical conductivity of the skin, which can be used to assess emotional arousal. An increase in parasympathetic activity (C) would have the opposite effect, leading to a decrease in heart rate and other measures of arousal. Type A person (D) is a term used to describe individuals who tend to be highly competitive, impatient, and prone to stress-related health problems, but it is not related to the specific symptoms described.

An Increase in Fear and Heart Rate,trembling,sweating,and Dread Characterize A(n)