Which of the Following Are Characteristic of Acute Stress Disorder

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristic of acute stress disorder (ASD) ,in contrast to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?
1.Symptoms of ASD are of shorter duration than symptoms of PTSD.
2.Symptoms of PTSD are of shorter duration than symptoms of ASD.
3.Symptoms of ASD emerge more rapidly after the trauma than symptoms of PTSD.
4.Symptoms of PTSD emerge more rapidly after the trauma than symptoms of ASD.

• A) 1, 3
• B) 1, 4
• C) 2, 3
• D) 2, 4

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Definitions:

Feedback Inhibition

is a regulatory mechanism where the output of a process inhibits the process itself, often used in metabolic pathways to maintain balance.

Metabolic Pathway

Series of enzyme-mediated reactions by which cells build, remodel, or break down an organic molecule.

Concentration Gradient

The gradual difference in the concentration of solutes in a solution between two regions.

Active Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy input typically from ATP.