Which of the following most strongly predicts who will develop PTSD?
a. Almost anyone who endures a traumatic event develops PTSD
b. Only people with more severe stressful events develop PTSD.
c. People who had previous emotional difficulties are more likely to develop PTSD.
d. People who failed to talk to a therapist soon after the event are likely to develop PTSD.
c
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a. somatic symptom b. psychosomatic c. conversion d. factitious
The Levine and Levine hypothesis concerns
a. historical cycles, progressive and conservative. b. popular explanations for social problems. c. both "a" and "b" d. empowerment and prevention.
Sanuye is majoring in biology with the goal of going to medical school. He is struggling with his courses, but does not want to give up like his roommate who left at mid-term. From studying hardy individuals, how can Sanuye lessen his stress?
What will be an ideal response?
Special protective structures located on the tips of the chromosomes, that become shorter with each cell division, and may be linked to the aging process, are ______
a. free radicals c. ribosomes b. telomeres d. carbon tubes