Which of the Following Is True About the Development of Posttraumatic

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

• A) Everyone exposed to the same traumatic event will develop PTSD.
• B) Developing PTSD depends on how an event is perceived; only those who perceive the event as traumatic will develop PTSD.
• C) Some individuals are more genetically susceptible than others.
• D) Developing PTSD depends on whether one experienced trauma earlier in life.

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