AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is incorrect about Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)?
A
forgetfulness
B
Easily startled, frustrated
C
Usually occurs within 6 months after the event.
D
It usually occurs within 4 weeks after the event.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -PTSD can develop immediately after someone experiences a disturbing event, or it can occur weeks, months or even years later. PTSD is estimated to affect about 1 in every 3 people who have a traumatic experience, but it’s not clear exactly why some people develop the condition and others do not.

Detailed explanation-2: -The course of the illness varies: Although some people recover within 6 months, others have symptoms that last for a year or longer. People with PTSD often have co-occurring conditions, such as depression, substance use, or one or more anxiety disorders.

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