Asked by Tahmeed Khondoker on Jul 09, 2024
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War veterans and victims of violent attacks may experience nightmares, anger, and anxiety long after their exposure to violence. This reaction is called the
A) posttraumatic stress disorder.
B) opponent-process reaction.
C) general adaptation syndrome.
D) nervous exhaustion condition.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape, or other violent personal assault.
Opponent-Process Reaction
A theory suggesting that emotions are regulated by mechanisms that operate in opposing pairs; for example, an increase in happiness leads to a decrease in sadness.
General Adaptation Syndrome
describes the three-stage process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body undergoes while responding to stress, as identified by Hans Selye.
- Understand the manifestations and etiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Recognize the psychological impacts of war and violence.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the manifestations and etiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Recognize the psychological impacts of war and violence.
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