Which statement regarding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is correct?

A. Men are less likely than women to be exposed to traumatic events.
B. Women are more likely than men to experience PTSD after a traumatic event.
C. Lifetime prevalence of PTSD is less than 5 percent in the United States.
D. Men are more likely than women to experience PTSD after a traumatic event.


Answer: B

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Bridgett and Timothy are in their thirties and are interested in starting a family because they want children to carry on the traditions and ideals of their families after they are no longer alive. According to Erikson, Bridgett and Timothy may be dealing with the crisis of ____.?

a. ?autonomy b. ?industry c. ?intimacy d. ?generativity

Psychology

Individuals who are comfortable in using correct etiquette, feel equal to others, speak calmly and firmly, and are able to say no without feeling guilty are engaging in ____________________ behavior.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology

To examine perceptual development, the __________ was developed by Fantz and measures the

latency of the responses to different stimuli presented simultaneously. Fill in the blanks with correct word

Psychology

Which of the following statements about chronically ill children is true?

A) About 10 percent of U.S. children suffer from severe chronic illnesses. B) Children with chronic illnesses usually outperform agemates on academic progress. C) A strong link exists between good family functioning and child well-being for chronically ill children. D) Most chronically ill children fare well in emotional and social adjustment.

Psychology