A soldier returned 3 months ago from Afghanistan and was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which social event would be most disturbing for this soldier?
a. Halloween festival with neighborhood children
b. Singing carols around a Christmas tree
c. A family outing to the seashore
d. Fireworks display on July 4th
ANS: D
The exploding noises associated with fireworks are likely to provoke exaggerated responses for this soldier. The distracters are not associated with offensive sounds.
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