Which Trauma Survivor Is at Highest Risk for Developing PTSD

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Multiple Choice

Which trauma survivor is at highest risk for developing PTSD?

• A) Juana, who lost her daughter in an earthquake
• B) Cynthia, who normally has a positive outlook
• C) Sam, who does not have a support system in place
• D) Samantha, who was raped by a man she did not know

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Definitions:

Sickle Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder caused by an abnormality in the hemoglobin protein, leading to misshapen red blood cells that can cause blockages and complications.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to a reduction in genetic variation.

Genetic Flow

The transfer of genetic material between populations of the same species or between different species, leading to changes in genetic makeup.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution involving random fluctuations in the frequency of alleles within a population, which can cause genetic variation to decrease over time.