Alex lived through a major earthquake that leveled buildings, collapsed freeways, and cost people their lives. If he is like most individuals, his symptoms of distress from this catastrophic event will subside in under:
a) 1 month.
b) 3 months.
c) 6 months.
d) 1 year.
ANS: B, Although there are individual differences, most people's feelings of distress following a catastrophic event subside after about 3 months.
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