Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)is characterized by attempts to avoid thinking about a seriously traumatic event,accompanied by flashbacks to and nightmares about that event.PTSD would seem to involve the emotional coping strategy of:
A) thought suppression
B) cognitive avoidance
C) rumination
D) distraction

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PTSD involves thought suppression as individuals attempt to avoid thinking about the traumatic event, which is a key characteristic of this emotional coping strategy.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)is Characterized by Attempts to Avoid Thinking