AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How can PTSD be caused?
A
Traumatic event
B
Fun event
C
Sad event
D
Concert
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a very stressful, frightening or distressing event, or after a prolonged traumatic experience. Types of events that can lead to PTSD include: serious accidents. physical or sexual assault.

Detailed explanation-2: -Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event-either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Detailed explanation-3: -Not everyone who lives through a dangerous event develops PTSD-many factors play a part. Some of these factors are present before the trauma; others become important during and after a traumatic event. Risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing of PTSD include: Exposure to dangerous events or traumas.

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