AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An Iraq War veteran continues to break into a panic whenever he hears the sound of a helicopter. He is most likely suffering from ____
A
Phobia of Helicopters
B
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
C
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
D
Panic Disorder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Later, when the service member hears a helicopter, he or she may experience the same fear and anxiety that were experienced during the traumatic event. This is a prototypic example of Pavlovian conditioning whereby sounds of the helicopter trigger the service member to prepare for an attack.

Detailed explanation-2: -Veterans suffering from PTSD experience intense responses to stimuli, including flashbacks, anxiety, and combative or protective behavior. The intensity of this hyperarousal can cause veterans to avoid experiences that trigger symptoms and become emotionally numb, detached, or withdrawn-all hallmarks of PTSD.

Detailed explanation-3: -Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans were at high risk of PTSD because of the multitude of combat stressors they faced during their time in the service. However, a high risk of PTSD has also been observed in Vietnam Veterans, Gulf War Veterans, and many other groups of military service members.

Detailed explanation-4: -Overview. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it.

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