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Kailyn Was Recently in a Car Accident

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Kailyn was recently in a car accident.Ever since,she has been experiencing intrusive thoughts and flashbacks and is having difficulty concentrating in school.
A) Into what DSM-5 category does Kailyn's behavior fit? What specific diagnosis might you give her?
B) Does everyone who is in a car accident develop the same symptoms as Kailyn? Why or why not? Discuss one factor that makes a person more susceptible to these issues.


Definitions:

Emergency Care

Immediate healthcare services provided in response to sudden or urgent health conditions or injuries.

Wounds of Violence

Injuries resulting from intentional acts of physical aggression or harm against a person.

Firearm

A firearm is a portable weapon that launches one or more projectiles at high speed through the confined burning of a propellant.

Good Samaritan Law

Legal protections for individuals who voluntarily provide aid in an emergency to an injured person, shielding them from liability.

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