Which of the Following Environmental, Social, and Psychological Factors Increases

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following environmental, social, and psychological factors increases an individual's vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

• A)Having a strong support network of friends and family
• B)Having experienced the traumatic event first-hand
• C)Having adopted a nonavoidant coping strategy to deal with the traumatic event
• D)Having experienced no anxiety and depression symptoms before the traumatic event

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European Union

A political and economic union of 27 European countries that are tied by a common market and numerous regulatory measures.

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The advocacy or emphasis on the distinct characteristics and significance of a particular ethnicity or culture within a society.

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The presence or support for the coexistence of diverse cultures, including racial, religious, or cultural groups within a society.

Ethnicities

Social groups that share a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.