Justin's Parents Divorced When He 10 Years Old

question 103

Multiple Choice

Justin's parents divorced when he 10 years old. Based on research, how might this experience affect his ability to cope with a trauma later in life?

• A) Parental divorce is not correlated with stress disorders later in life.
• B) Justin is at increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder if faced with a trauma later in life.
• C) Justin is at decreased risk for development of any stress disorder.
• D) Justin is at decreased risk for a stress disorder but at higher risk for an anxiety disorder.

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