One of the Big Changes in the Diagnosis of PTSD

question 28

Multiple Choice

One of the big changes in the diagnosis of PTSD in DSM-5 is the recognition that:

• A)Suffering abuse is not a required factor
• B)People need to endure several traumatic events to be diagnosed
• C)People can be quite variable in their emotional reactions
• D)Some people experience PTSD immediately following a trauma

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