Regarding Traumatic Stresses, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Regarding traumatic stresses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Americans faced elevated risks of hypertension and heart problems for three years after 9\11.
• B)People who personally witness or survive a disaster are most affected by traumatic stress.
• C)People who experience horror at a distance, such as viewing it on television, cannot really be traumatized by the event.
• D)When traumatic stresses are severe or repeated, some people develop stress disorders, which can leave them emotionally handicapped for months or years.

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Definitions:

Amnesia

A condition in which memory is disturbed or lost, affecting the ability to remember information or past experiences, often due to brain injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Social Anxiety

The fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people, often driven by perceptions of possible judgment or embarrassment.

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Anti-anxiety Medication

Drugs that are used to treat and manage the symptoms of anxiety disorders.