All of the following statements about panic episodes/panic disorder are true EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
a. Panic symptoms may lead to general hyper-sensitivity to physical sensations (body vigilance) that may affect a person's fear of medical/dental procedures
b. It is common for individuals experiencing their first panic episode to seek emergency medical care because the intensity of the symptoms can mimic a medical emergency (such as a heart attack.)
c. Experiencing a panic attack does not necessarily mean the individual meets criteria for the psychiatric diagnosis of Panic Disorder
d. Panic attacks are typically characterized by slow, insidious onset of intense physical symptoms