While PTSD was originally formulated to describe the psychological symptoms of _____, the category of people most likely to develop PTSD is _____.

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PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) was initially conceptualized to describe the symptoms observed in combat veterans, particularly those returning from the Vietnam War. However, research has shown that victims of rape and severe physical abuse are among the groups most likely to develop PTSD, reflecting the broad range of traumatic experiences that can lead to the disorder beyond combat-related trauma.

While PTSD Was Originally Formulated to Describe the Psychological Symptoms