Which of the Following Increases the Likelihood of Developing Posttraumatic

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following increases the likelihood of developing posttraumatic stress disorder?

• A) being male
• B) having social support
• C) having higher levels of anxiety before the traumatic event
• D) none of these

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