Having a History of Psychological Problems Before Going into Combat

question 99

Multiple Choice

Having a history of psychological problems before going into combat _________

• A) will make a soldier much more likely to develop PTSD.
• B) will make a soldier much more likely to develop PTSD only if the combat situation is extreme.
• C) sometimes increases risk of PTSD, but may lower it because the person is used to anxiety and copes automatically with it.
• D) doesn't have an impact on developing PTSD.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem, involved in various functions including regulation of wakefulness and sleep.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem that plays an important role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Medulla

The base of the brainstem; it controls vital life-sustaining functions like heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.

Corpus Callosum

A wide band of nerve fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.