Aria was in a terrible car accident in which several people were killed. A few weeks later, she began to talk about what happened. She told the story to anyone who would listen. This seems to be __________.
A. a way to reduce anxiety and desensitize herself to the experience
B. a maladaptive coping response that will heighten her distress
C. a sign that she is beginning to develop PTSD
D. a sign that she is in the shock stage of disaster syndrome
Answer: A
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