Lola often experiences abrupt,brief episodes of overwhelming fear.She does not know what triggers them,but she has these attacks in the grocery store,in busy restaurants,and even while driving.During these attacks,Lola's heart pounds and she has difficulty breathing.She fears that she may go crazy or have a heart attack.In the context of psychological disorders,it can be inferred that Lola may have

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Lola's experience of abrupt, brief episodes of overwhelming fear that are not triggered by any particular stimuli, along with the physical symptoms of heart palpitation and difficulty breathing, are consistent with symptoms of panic disorder. Other options, such as catatonia (which involves motor symptoms) and somatoform disorder (which involves physical symptoms without any underlying medical conditions) do not fit Lola's presentation. Aerophobia, while it relates to fear of flying, does not explain Lola's symptoms in other situations such as the grocery store or busy restaurants. Therefore, the best answer is D) Panic disorder.

Lola Often Experiences Abrupt,brief Episodes of Overwhelming Fear