Joshua,a 15-Year-Old Whose Father Has Been Suffering from PTSD Since

question 1

Multiple Choice

Joshua,a 15-year-old whose father has been suffering from PTSD since returning from combat,is now seeing a counselor himself with reports of "flashbacks" that are similar to his father's symptoms.Which of the following interpretations of Joshua's behavior is supported by evidence?

• A)Military children often pretend to have symptoms of PTSD to get secondary gains.
• B)This is a common symptom of substance abuse and drug-seeking behavior.
• C)It is not uncommon for children of parents with PTSD to experience secondary trauma.
• D)Joshua's experience is indicative of impending psychosis.

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