Maria watched the 9/11 attack on television. She continued to watch the replay of the terrorist attacks for several days afterward. It has been several years since 9/11, but whenever a plane is flying particularly low Maria immediate reverts back to the fear she had while watching the 9/11 attack. In Maria's case, the level of media that she watched is responsible for her ______.

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PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, which is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Maria's fear and anxiety in response to low-flying planes is a symptom of her PTSD, which was caused by the traumatic event she witnessed on television during the 9/11 attack.

Maria Watched the 9/11 Attack on Television