Chapter 4. Critical Thinking Exercise: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Persistent stress often leads to impaired performance and stress-related health problems, and it sometimes lingers even after the stressor ends. As described in the chapter, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most dramatic examples of the aftereffects of stress. As a class assignment, you are asked to prepare a brief presentation on PTSD that focuses on different theoretical views of the disorder and the controversy surrounding its increased prevalence. Answer the following questions to organize your presentation.

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