Of Those Americans Exposed to a Severely Traumatic Event at Some

question 155

Multiple Choice

Of those Americans exposed to a severely traumatic event at some time in their lives, about ________ percent will develop symptoms of posttraumatic stress syndrome.

• A) 10
• B) 50
• C) 70
• D) 30

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Definitions:

Contingent Reward

A leadership approach that uses the promise of reward to motivate followers to achieve agreed upon goals, making the reward conditional on performance.

Cognitive Shortcuts

Mental strategies that simplify decision-making by using approximate, quick solutions instead of detailed analysis.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may or may not reflect reality.

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived notions or beliefs about the characteristics, roles, and behaviors of men and women based on their gender.