Several Studies Have Demonstrated That Hispanic American Combat Veterans and Police

question 100

Multiple Choice

Several studies have demonstrated that Hispanic American combat veterans and police officers have higher rates of PTSD than other veterans or officers. Research into the causes of this difference have MOST often focused on possible:

• A) genetic and neurotransmitter causes.
• B) cultural belief system and social support factors.
• C) prejudice within military and police forces.
• D) early childhood differences in educational experiences.

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Definitions:

Slave Masters

Individuals or entities that owned and controlled the lives of enslaved people, a practice particularly prevalent in the American South before the Civil War.

Slave Families

Family units formed by enslaved people, often facing forced separations and conditions aiming to undermine familial bonds.

Scots

People originating from Scotland, a country that is part of the United Kingdom, with a rich cultural heritage including traditions, languages, and historical contributions.

North America

A continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Western Hemisphere, including countries such as Canada, the United States, and Mexico.