The Long-Lasting Disorder That Develops in Response to Being Exposed

question 64

Multiple Choice

The long-lasting disorder that develops in response to being exposed to a severe and often life-threatening trauma is

• A) generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D) social anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Cladogram

A diagram that depicts the evolutionary relationships among groups of organisms, showing how evolutionary lineages branched off from common ancestors.

Phyla

Major taxonomic groups into which organisms are classified, based on common characteristics and genetic lineage.

Adaptations

Traits or behaviors that have evolved in organisms to better survive and reproduce in their environment.

Inherited Characteristics

Traits or features passed on from one generation to the next through genes, including physical appearance, health conditions, and behavioral tendencies.