Glossary P

Pander means to act as a go-between or liaison in sexual intrigues; function as a procurer. Also, to Cater to the lower tastes and desires of others or exploit their weaknesses.

Panel study refers to a type of longitudinal study, in which data are collected from the same set of people (the sample or panel) at several points in time. Please see cohort, longitudinal, and trend study.

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Panic refers to sudden, overwhelming fright or terror. it includes a group of unexpected physical symptoms of the fight/flight response that occur in the absence of any obvious threat or danger.

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panic attack refers to abrupt experience of intense fear or discomfort accompanied by several physical symptoms, such as dizziness or heart palpitations.

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Panic attacks are short, intense periods during which an individual experiences physiological and cognitive symptoms of anxiety, characterized by intense fear and discomfort

Panic button effect refers to a reduction in Stress or suffering due to a belief that one has the option of escaping or controlling the situation, even if one does not exercise it

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- Panic control therapy : Panic Control therapy (PCT) refers to the treatment that consists of cognitive restructuring, exposure to bodily cues associated with panic attacks, and breathing retraining.

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- Panic control treatment (PCT) : Panic Control treatment also known as PCT refers to the cognitive-behavioral treatment for panic attacks, involving gradual exposure to feared somatic sensations and modification of percepti

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