What is the single most common traumatic event that can lead to PTSD?

a. rape
b. losing a job
c. combat exposure
d. sudden unexpected death of a loved one


Answer: d.

Psychology

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A. a topical area of lifespan development B. a social construction C. the sum of age ranges D. social development

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___ is a psychological reaction to limited space whereas ___ is the number of people per unit of space.

  a.  Crowding; density   b.  Personal space; density   c.  Density; crowding   d.  Personal space; territory   e.  Density; personal space

Psychology

Which of the following is a major risk associated with the intravenous use of heroin?

a. infection with AIDS, hepatitis or other needle-borne disease from using infected needles b. overdose c. bone marrow damage from bubbles in syringe d. both infection and overdose

Psychology

Compared to individuals who live in low-density neighborhoods, you would expect people who live in high-density neighborhoods to show evidence of:

a. greater susceptibility to health problems and a greater likelihood of aggression b. lower susceptibility to health problems but a greater likelihood of aggression c. greater susceptibility to health problems but a lower likelihood of aggression d. lower susceptibility to health problems and a lower likelihood of aggression

Psychology