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Many studies stated that carbon dioxide (CO₂) is connected with panic symptoms. The high level of CO₂ inside the brain can stimulate the respiration system and the unstable balance of acid and base, which develops into panic symptoms. In this experiment, the researcher uses a breath holding intervention to increase the level of CO₂. The high level of CO₂ generates the production of endocrine and significant emotional reaction or behavior. The connection between the emotional function and the panic symptom prompted the researcher to underline the role of social contact inside individuals. Based on the researches, the sensitivity of social influences also affects future panic symptoms. The chosen variable related to social contact is social bonding. The social bonding variable will be formed into the photos of closer relatives and non-closer relatives to the subject. To measure and analyze data, the researcher uses QEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalography) to record the brain waves when the subject sees and feels the bonding through photos shown.