What the Biologically Conferred Vulnerability Factor for PTSD Might Be

question 56

Multiple Choice

What the biologically conferred vulnerability factor for PTSD might be is still as yet unclear.Possibilities include:

• A)a relatively small or under-developed amygdala
• B)failure of brain centres to activate the amygdala
• C)genetically-endowed lowered startle responses
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Building Blocks

Fundamental elements or components that serve as the foundation or starting point for construction, learning, or development.

Rough-and-Tumble Play

A form of play that involves physical activities such as running, jumping, chasing, and play-fighting, important for children's social and physical development.

Environmental Pressures

Forces or factors within the environment that influence the survival, behavior, or development of organisms or societies.

Left-Handed

The preference of using the left hand for activities such as writing and eating, displayed by a certain percentage of the population.