panic attack

(noun)

A sudden period of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms.

Related Terms

  • anxiety

Examples of panic attack in the following topics:

  • Feeling Anxiety Is Normal

    • In very severe instances, these feelings may escalate into a panic attack.
  • Giving Effective Criticism: Be Positive, Specific, Objective, and Constructive

    • The goal of constructive criticism is to improve the behavior or the behavioral results of a person, while consciously avoiding personal attacks and blaming.
    • Constructive, consciously avoiding personal attacks and blaming, insulting language and hostile language are avoided.
    • As the name suggests, the consistent and central notion is that the criticism must have the aim of constructing, scaffolding, or improving a situation, a goal that is usually subverted by the use of hostile language or personal attacks.
    • It can fight ideas that keep people down with ideas that unlock new opportunities, while consciously avoiding personal attacks and blaming.
  • Sample Informative Speech

    • It was nearly 10 years ago that a bright September day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history.
    • ...We were also united in our resolve to protect our nation and to bring those who committed this vicious attack to justice.
    • We've disrupted terrorist attacks and strengthened our homeland defense.
    • For over two decades, bin Laden has been al Qaeda's leader and symbol, and has continued to plot attacks against our country and our friends and allies.
    • Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores.
  • Signaling the End of Your Speech and Managing Q&A

    • If that ever happens, it is important not to panic.
  • Wording the Speech

    • Don't panic!
  • Q&A Considerations in Non-Academic Environments

    • Public speakers should prepare so they do not panic if someone asks this type of question.
  • Rules to Follow When Speaking

    • This means attacking your audience verbally, or, in a debate-style setting, even verbally attacking your opponent.
  • The Remembering Stage

    • Moreover, a friend who expresses fear about a dog she sees on the sidewalk ahead can help you recall that the friend began the conversation with her childhood memory of being attacked by a dog.
  • Techniques for Accepting Criticism

    • " For criticism to be truly effective, it must have the goal of improving a situation, without using hostile language or involving personal attacks.
  • Choosing Clear Words and Phrasing

    • Even though you may have outlined your plan of attack by delimiting the question, it also helps to explain exactly what you're talking about to your audience.
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