The Course of PTSD ______

question 8

Multiple Choice

The course of PTSD ______.

• A) is usually more persistent in children with the condition than for adults with the condition
• B) is usually more persistent in adults with the condition than for children with the condition
• C) shows that treatment is essential for individuals of all ages to recover from PTSD
• D) shows that treatment for PTSD affects the duration of the disturbance but not the likelihood of recovery

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Definitions:

Allocate Resources

The process of distributing available resources among various competing needs and wants in order to achieve desired outcomes efficiently and effectively.

Efficiently

Attaining the highest level of efficiency by minimizing unnecessary effort or cost.

Externality

A financial consequence related to a product or service that results in advantages or expenses for individuals not involved in making decisions about the amount of production or consumption.

Economic Efficiency

The optimal allocation of resources where goods and services are produced at their lowest possible cost and where those goods and services align with consumers' preferences.