Which of the Following Statements Is True About PTSD

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about PTSD?

• A)It is unrelated to the severity of the trauma.
• B)It is four times as common in men who have been exposed to trauma.
• C)It is related to the level of distress the person is experiencing at the time of the traumatic event.
• D)Genetic factors do not play a role in whether PTSD develops.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in ways not immediately accessible to introspection.

Past History

Past history is a record or account of events, actions, or conditions that happened in the past.

Overt Behavior

Observable actions or responses of an individual, which can be directly seen and measured by others.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.