Which of the Following Appears to Be a Key Factor

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following appears to be a key factor in predicting who is most likely to develop PTSD following a traumatic event?

• A) The age of the victim.
• B) The place of the traumatic event.
• C) The intensity of the person's reaction at the time of the traumatic event.
• D) The person's intelligence.

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Definitions:

Idiographic

An approach focusing on the individual, emphasizing personal, unique features and differences rather than generalizing across a population.

Theoretical

Based on or using the ideas and abstract principles underlying a subject, rather than its practical aspects.

Medical Animal Research

The use of animals in scientific studies aimed at understanding health and disease processes, as well as testing the safety and efficacy of medical treatments.

External Validity

The degree to which a study's findings can be applied to other contexts and different individuals.