Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ( 10 Questions)
Psychological signs involve cognitive and mental aspects of PTSD, such as flashbacks and intrusive thoughts.
Emotional signs encompass mood-related manifestations like fear, anger, and guilt.
C, physical signs, include symptoms like headaches and chronic pain which are commonly associated with PTSD due to the physiological stress response triggered by the traumatic event. This response can lead to increased muscle tension and altered pain perception, resulting in these physical symptoms. Such somatic complaints are integral to the diagnosis of PTSD, and they often coexist with other psychological and emotional symptoms.
Social signs refer to difficulties in interpersonal relationships and isolation. In contrast,
Physical signs.
Choice A rationale:
Psychological signs involve cognitive and mental aspects of PTSD, such as flashbacks and intrusive thoughts.
Choice B rationale:
Emotional signs encompass mood-related manifestations like fear, anger, and guilt.
Choice D rationale:
Social signs refer to difficulties in interpersonal relationships and isolation. In contrast, Choice C, physical signs, include symptoms like headaches and chronic pain which are commonly associated with PTSD due to the physiological stress response triggered by the traumatic event. This response can lead to increased muscle tension and altered pain perception, resulting in these physical symptoms. Such somatic complaints are integral to the diagnosis of PTSD, and they often coexist with other psychological and emotional symptoms.