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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/Syndrome Questions and Answers Graded A+ Describe one key symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that affects daily life. Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks that cause distress and interfere with daily functioning. What is the significance of hypervigi...

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Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder/Syndrome Questions and
Answers Graded A+

Describe one key symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that affects daily life.




✔✔Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks that cause distress and interfere with daily functioning.




What is the significance of hypervigilance in individuals with PTSD?




✔✔Hypervigilance is a heightened state of awareness that leads to exaggerated startle responses

and constant scanning of the environment for threats.




Explain how avoidance behavior manifests in someone with PTSD.




✔✔Avoidance behavior includes steering clear of places, people, or activities that remind the

individual of the traumatic event.




How does PTSD differ from acute stress disorder?


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, ✔✔PTSD symptoms persist for more than a month, while acute stress disorder symptoms occur

within the first month after the traumatic event.




What role does social support play in the recovery process for someone with PTSD?




✔✔Strong social support can provide emotional comfort, reduce feelings of isolation, and

improve coping strategies during recovery.




Why might someone with PTSD experience difficulty with concentration?




✔✔Difficulty with concentration may stem from intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and hypervigilance,

which distract and overwhelm the individual.




What is one common emotional response seen in individuals with PTSD?




✔✔Feelings of anger or irritability are common as the individual struggles with the stress and

trauma of the event.




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