What kind of fear involves an acute sense of urgency typically related to a perception of danger?

Panic is characterized by an intense feeling of fear that often emerges suddenly and brings about an overwhelming sense of urgency related to a perceived immediate threat. It typically causes individuals to experience physical symptoms such as racing heart, shortness of breath, and a feeling of losing control. The urgency in panic can lead to irrational behaviors as individuals try to escape the perceived danger. This response can be so powerful that it might impair logical thinking or calm decision-making, heightening the sense of fear and distress.

In contrast, terror generally denotes an extreme level of fear but may not necessarily include the acute urgency associated with panic. Dread involves a prolonged feeling of apprehension about something that is expected to occur, lacking the immediacy of panic. Distrust, while related to a sense of fear, focuses more on a lack of confidence in a person or situation rather than an acute response to a perceived danger.