All are true statements about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), EXCEPT
(D) Most people having experienced a traumatizing event will develop PTSD # Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may develop after a person is exposed to one or more traumatic events, such as sexual assault, warfare, serious injury, or threats of imminent death.> The diagnosis may be given when a group of symptoms, such as disturbing recurring flashbacks, avoidance or numbing of memories of the event, and hyperarousal, continue for more than a month after the occurrence of a traumatic event.> Most people having experienced a traumatizing event will not develop PTSD.> Women are more likely to experience higher impact events, and are also more likely to develop PTSD than men.> Children are less likely to experience PTSD after trauma than adults, especially if they are under ten years of age.> War veterans are commonly at risk for PTSD.
Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men
Children are less likely to experience PTSD after trauma than adults
War veterans are commonly at risk for PTSD
Most people having experienced a traumatizing event will develop PTSD
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