Joshua, a 15-year-old whose father has been suffering from PTSD since returning from combat, is now seeing a counselor himself with reports of "flashbacks" that are similar to his father's symptoms
Which of the following interpretations of Joshua's behavior is supported by evidence?
A. Military children often pretend to have symptoms of PTSD to get secondary gains.
B. This is a common symptom of substance abuse and drug-seeking behavior.
C. It is not uncommon for children of parents with PTSD to experience secondary trauma.
D. Joshua's experience is indicative of impending psychosis.
ANS: C
Children and caregivers of people with PTSD have been identified as at risk for similar PTSD symptoms as a result of secondary trauma.
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