A woman did not know why,but suddenly she was gripped by a feeling of intense terror.Her heart started to race and she felt as though she could not breathe.She felt like she was going to die.Which term best characterizes this experience?

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The symptoms described (intense terror, racing heart, feeling of impending death, difficulty breathing) are characteristic of a panic attack. Phobia, obsession, and compulsion do not fully capture the particular symptoms described.

A Woman Did Not Know Why,but Suddenly She Was Gripped