Psychological Reaction to a Highly Stressful Event Which Includes Symptoms

question 17

Short Answer

Psychological reaction to a highly stressful event which includes symptoms of depression, anxiety, and recurring nightmares is known as ______.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Exposure and Response Prevention

A behavioral therapy technique for treating anxiety disorders that involves exposing the patient to anxiety-inducing stimuli while preventing their habitual response to the anxiety.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs used primarily for treating anxiety, insomnia, and seizures by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

Diazepam (Valium)

A medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class, commonly used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, as well as to provide sedation.