In a Study That Explored the Causes of Posttraumatic Stress

question 51

Multiple Choice

In a study that explored the causes of posttraumatic stress disorder in Vietnam war veterans,researchers found that two things were necessary for a vet to develop chronic PTSD.What were they?

• A)having a twin or close sibling and having prior experience with traumatic events
• B)having a relatively small hippocampus and experiencing a traumatic event
• C)being predisposed to sweaty palms and a shortness of breath
• D)having a tendency to be nervous and suffering damage to the hippocampus

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