AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Death, serious illness, car accidents, school violence, and natural disasters can cause
A
phobias
B
post-traumatic stress disorder
C
obsessive compulsive disorder
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Individuals who experience a serious motor vehicle accident (MVA) are at increased risk for psychological problems, particularly Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes are not only capable of causing death, destruction, and catastrophe, but they also have the power to cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), an emotional and psychological reaction to trauma.

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