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