Which experiences are most likely to precipitate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Select all that apply.

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PTSD usually occurs after a traumatic event that is outside the range of usual experience.Examples are childhood physical abuse,torture/kidnap,military combat,sexual assault,and natural disasters,such as floods,tornados,earthquakes,tsunamis; human disasters,such as a bus or elevator accident; or crime-related events,such being taken hostage.The common element in these experiences is the individual's extraordinary helplessness or powerlessness in the face of such stressors.Bungee jumps by adolescents are part of the developmental task and might be frightening,but in an exhilarating way rather than a harmful way.A child may be disturbed by an R-rated movie,but the presence of the parents would modify the experience in a positive way.

Which Experiences Are Most Likely to Precipitate Posttraumatic Stress Disorder