Several times in the past 2 months, Petra has experienced a racing heart, intense fear that something horrible is about to happen, and an inability to breathe. Petra most likely is suffering from ______ disorder.

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Petra's symptoms match those of a panic attack, which is a defining characteristic of panic disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive worrying about many things, social anxiety involves fear and avoidance of social situations, and separation anxiety is typically seen in children who are fearful of being separated from their caregiver. None of these match Petra's symptoms as closely as panic disorder.

Several Times in the Past 2 Months, Petra Has Experienced