Often psychological trauma follows a disaster. What are common responses to disaster? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Euphoria
B) Somatization
C) PTSD
D) Interpersonal conflicts
E) Enhanced performance
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback: Common responses to disaster include depression, anxiety, somatization (fatigue, general malaise, headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rashes), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, interpersonal conflicts, and impaired performance.
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