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:

Pediculosis

The medical term for lice.

UV Radiation

Ultraviolet radiation; a type of energy emitted by the sun and artificial sources, which can cause skin damage, including sunburn and skin cancer.

Melanin

A pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of humans and animals, responsible for coloration and protection against UV radiation.

Epidermis

The most superficial layer of the skin.