Who of the Following Is LEAST Likely to Develop PTSD

question 298

Multiple Choice

Who of the following is LEAST likely to develop PTSD?

• A) Anna,who was raped and has a history of anxiety
• B) Bill,who experienced war trauma and has higher-than-normal activity in the amygdala when he views traumatic images
• C) Stan,who experienced a mugging but has no history of PTSD in his family
• D) Jessica,who was recently assaulted and has a twin sister with PTSD

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