Combat soldiers, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan, have been found to have high rates of PTSD. This is
because
A) soldiers have higher rates of preexisting mental conditions than the general population.
B) soldiers have personality traits that make them more at risk.
C) combat situations involve many factors that create intense stress, including fear, loss of security and
lack of sleep.
D) combat situations expose soldiers to many physical substances linked to PTSD.
C
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A. Decay B. Rncoding failure C. Motivated forgetting D. Interference
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a. lower b. lower for adults, but not for children c. less accurate d. about the same
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A. Chloride ion channels open. B. Potassium ion channels open. C. Sodium ion channels open. D. The electrical potential of the membrane becomes more negative.
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a. develop a basic sense of trust in the environment. b. explore and manipulate objects. c. initiate intellectual and motor tasks. d. experience a comfortable sense of autonomy. e. receive enough food necessary for survival.