Sheila Was Recently Diagnosed with PTSD

question 68

Multiple Choice

Sheila was recently diagnosed with PTSD. Sheila's brain scans most likely indicate:

• A)abnormally low blood flow to the prefrontal cortex.
• B)altered blood flow in the amygdala and cingulate cortex.
• C)altered blood flow in the hippocampus and Wernicke's area.
• D)abnormally high blood flow to the orbital regions.

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Definitions:

Stress

A psychological and physical reaction to certain life events or situations that can disrupt an individual's balance.

Cross-cultural Variability

The diversity in norms, values, practices, and behaviors observed among different cultures, highlighting the variability of human experience and social organization.

Parenting Behaviors

Parenting behaviors involve the strategies and actions used by parents or guardians in raising their children, which affect the child's development and socialization.