Which of the following situations is most likely to be associated with the development of a panic attack?

a. Al was out walking his dog when another dog barked loudly.
b. When Al was four years old, he almost drowned at the beach.
c. Al misinterpreted a sudden increase in his heart rate as evidence of a heart attack.
d. Al feels constantly on edge as a result of a long list of worries at work and at home.

Answer: c.

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