Which of the following individuals is statistically least likely to experience PTSD?
A) a child from a war-torn country
B) a child who has experienced years of physical abuse
C) a child who witnessed her mother beat her father at least weekly for years
D) a child who was caught in a building fire

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While any traumatic event can potentially lead to PTSD, experiencing a single incident like a building fire is statistically less likely to result in PTSD than ongoing experiences such as war, physical abuse, or witnessing domestic violence.

Which of the Following Individuals Is Statistically Least Likely to Experience