______ Is a Brain Change Associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

question 12

Multiple Choice

______ is a brain change associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) .

• A) Reduced hippocampal volume
• B) Reduced anterior cingulate cortex activity
• C) Reduced amygdala activity
• D) Reduced insular cortex activity

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Definitions:

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of avoidance of social interactions out of fear of rejection, inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation.

Social Ties

The connections between individuals in a society, including friendships, familial relationships, work associations, and other forms of social interactions.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking.

Cognitive-Behavioral

An intervention technique designed to tackle unhealthy emotional responses, behaviors, and thought patterns through a goal-focused, orderly sequence.