During his college years, Jacob often experienced episodes of intense fear accompanied by the physical sensations of a heart attack. Jacob might have experienced a ________ disorder while in college.
A) personality
B) mood
C) panic
D) eating

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Jacob's experience of intense fear and physical sensations point towards panic disorder, which is characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks. Personality and mood disorders may also have symptoms of anxiety or fear, but panic disorder specifically involves panic attacks. Eating disorders are characterized by disruptions in eating behavior and body image, which are not evident in Jacob's symptoms.

During His College Years, Jacob Often Experienced Episodes of Intense