In the wake of the recent BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico,there has been an increase in reported cases of _________.Some researchers are finding that virtual reality exposure therapy has helped with the treatment
Of these problems.

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The sentence suggests that the blank is filled by a term related to psychological problems that have increased after the BP oil spill. The term "posttraumatic stress disorder" (PTSD) is often associated with such events. Furthermore, the mention of virtual reality exposure therapy, a known treatment for PTSD, strengthens this choice as the correct answer.

In the Wake of the Recent BP Oil Spill Disaster