Which of the Following Best Explains Why PTSD May Coexist

question 603

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why PTSD may coexist with other disorders?

• A) increased stress hormones released by the limbic system
• B) women are more likely to experience multiple disorders at the same time
• C) reliving traumatic experiences can lead to additional disorders
• D) men are more likely to experience more than one disorder at the same time

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.

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Prescribed Drug

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Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any interference from the researchers.