Asked by Navika Rajput on May 15, 2024
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Which experiences are most likely to precipitate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ? (Select all that apply.)
A) An 8-year-old child watches an R-rated movie with both parents.
B) A young adult jumps from a bridge with a bungee cord with a best friend.
C) An adolescent is kidnapped and held for 2 years in the home of a sexual predator.
D) A passenger is in a bus that overturns on a sharp curve in the road, tumbling down an embankment.
E) An adult is trapped for 3 hours at an angle in an elevator after a portion of the supporting cable breaks.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, causing lasting stress and fear reactions.
Kidnapped
The act of unlawfully seizing and carrying away a person by force or Fraud, or seizing and detaining a person against their will.
Sexual Predator
An individual who seeks out or engages in sexually aberrant or criminal behavior towards others, particularly minors.
- Identify experiences that may precipitate PTSD.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify experiences that may precipitate PTSD.
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