How Long Must the Symptoms Associated with PTSD Continue After

question 15

Multiple Choice

How long must the symptoms associated with PTSD continue after the traumatic event in order to constitute a PTSD diagnosis according to the DSM-IV?

• A) one week
• B) two weeks
• C) one month
• D) three months

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Definitions:

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to do something, often considered in terms of natural talent or acquired skills.

Ethical Behavior

Conducting oneself according to morally sound principles in personal and professional settings.

Environmental Abuses

Refers to activities and actions that cause harm or damage to the natural environment, often due to human activities such as pollution, deforestation, and wildlife exploitation.

Direction of Attention

The focus or prioritization of cognitive resources on specific aspects of the environment or a task.