The main reason why PTSD is advocated as a replacement for BWS or RTS in a trial is that:
A) none of the PTSD symptoms fit BWS or RTS.
B) PTSD encompasses all the BWS and RTS symptoms.
C) PTSD has less prejudicial impact on jurors.
D) PTSD is more vague and can be applied more broadly.
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