Give some reasons why political activists who were tortured may be less affected by PTSD over the long term.
What will be an ideal response?
Prior knowledge of, and preparedness for, torture, strong commitment to a cause, immunization against traumatic stress as a result of repeated exposure, and strong social supports have protective value against PTSD in survivors of torture.
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Which statement about childhood-onset schizophrenia is false? a. Childhood-onset schizophrenia appears to be a more severe form of adult-onset schizophrenia
b. The criteria used to diagnose schizophrenia in adults can reliably be used to diagnose schizophrenia in children. c. Childhood-onset schizophrenia typically has a sudden onset. d. Childhood-onset schizophrenia is likely to persist into adolescence and adulthood.
Exercise a. is not related to physical health
b. can significantly slow the aging process. c. is beneficial to health but does not affect the aging process. d. should be avoided by people over 50 years old.
Learning to stay close to familiar persons, evolutionarily speaking, helps infants to ______
learn object discrimination || be protected and safe || mimic their parents' actions || avoid getting upset || || ||
Depressive episodes are frequently set off by problems with close relationships, such as a history of insecure attachments and a series of separations and losses
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.