Brain Imaging Studies Consistently Show That PTSD Is Correlated with Smaller

question 34

Multiple Choice

Brain imaging studies consistently show that PTSD is correlated with smaller _______ volume in the brain.

• A)hippocampal
• B)amygdalar
• C)hypothalamic
• D)prefrontal cortex

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Definitions:

Hopelessness Depression

A form of depression characterized by a negative outlook on the future, feeling that one has no way to improve their situation.

Nonsuicidal Self-injury

Deliberate harm inflicted on one's own body without suicidal intent, often as a way to cope with emotional distress.

Suicide Risk

The likelihood or potential for a person to attempt or commit suicide, often assessed through various psychological and situational factors.

Hopelessness

A feeling or state of despair, lacking any expectation of positive outcomes or belief that one's situation can improve.