The Kind of Event That Leads to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

question 4

Multiple Choice

The kind of event that leads to post-traumatic stress disorder is usually:

• A)the loss of a loved one or the breakup of a meaningful relationship.
• B)a culmination of frustration-causing events linked to a feeling of helplessness.
• C)a culmination of ordinary stress-causing events that "pile up" just too rapidly for the person to cope.
• D)an extraordinary,catastrophic experience that even the strongest people would find terrifying.

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Definitions:

Literal-Minded

The tendency to interpret statements or words in their most basic, explicit sense without considering context or metaphor.

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The process of exchanging information, thoughts, and feelings between individuals through verbal or non-verbal means, fundamental to building and maintaining relationships.

Feedback

Information provided about the results of an action or process, often used as a basis for improvement or adjustment.

Interpersonal Communication

The communication of thoughts, emotions, and ideas among two or more individuals via spoken or unspoken means.