AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
People who survive a life-threatening event may develop (a/an)
A
phobia
B
obsessive-compulsive disorder
C
PTSD
D
autism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -People who suffer and survive a critical illness are at increased risk of developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People with mental health issues, scary memories of their medical emergency, or who are sedated with drugs which can cause frightening delusions or hallucinations are even more at risk.

Detailed explanation-2: -People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened, even when they are no longer in danger. Not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event. In some cases, learning that a relative or close friend experienced trauma can cause PTSD.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. This includes war veterans, children, and people who have been through a physical or sexual assault, abuse, accident, disaster, or other serious events. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 7 or 8 out of every 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.

There is 1 question to complete.