Citation

Strauss AL. J. Abnorm. Soc. Psychol. 1944; 39(3): 317-328.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1944, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/h0062594

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Past and present analyses of panic are summarized with respect to theories of causation and methods of prophylaxis. The disagreement in emphasis upon various physiological, psychological, and sociological factors indicates that the specific causes of panic are not yet known. The usual methods of social psychology are not well adapted to a direct study of panic. Better methods must be developed. 18-item bibliography. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)