AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Months after surviving a hurricane that destroyed his home, Martin feels persistent anxiety and irritability and experiences recurring nightmares about the disaster.
A
OCD
B
PTSD
C
Anxiety
D
Agoraphobia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Research finds that between 30 and 40 percent of victims exposed to hurricanes and other disasters develop PTSD, which is diagnosed when symptoms of trauma last more than a month.

Detailed explanation-2: -Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened.

Detailed explanation-3: -Get enough rest, eat a healthy diet, exercise and take time to relax. Try to reduce or avoid caffeine and nicotine, which can worsen anxiety. Don’t self-medicate. Turning to alcohol or drugs to numb your feelings isn’t healthy, even though it may be a tempting way to cope.

Detailed explanation-4: -PTSD: The Reality of Post-Disaster Trauma. 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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