Jane has been diagnosed with PTSD and has begun seeing a psychotherapist. Which of the following will be the most important strategy for her therapist to employ to achieve long-term benefit?

a. reexposure to the traumatic event
b. stress-inoculation training
c. emotional distancing
d. reactivation of defense mechanisms


Answer: a.

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