Individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) display a characteristic set of symptoms including all of the following EXCEPT
A. persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumati event(s).
B. sudden "flashbacks" in which the traumatic event is relived.
C. decreased startle response and chronically decreased autonomic arousal
D. memories and nightmares of the event.
Answer: C
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