Question: In a patient with panic disorder, which of the following symptoms severely restricts a person's ability to function and carry out daily activities, often leading to a significant decline in the quality of life? Group of answer choices Frequent episodes of intense fear occurring only in social situations Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months Recurrent panic attacks that are exclusively triggered by exposure to specific phobic objects or situations Avoidance of situations that cause panic or where panic might be expected to occur