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Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct terms.

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A state of mental health that occurs following the direct experience or observation of a frightening event, featuring ongoing nightmares, flashbacks, and severe stress.

Avoidance

A coping mechanism that involves steering clear of situations or stimuli that are perceived as uncomfortable or anxiety-inducing.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's responses under stress, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

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