Evidence suggests that individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder have regions of their brains that are structurally and functionally different than controls. All of the following are suggested in the textbook as an explanation of this observation EXCEPT

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The textbook suggests that the structural and functional differences observed in individuals with PTSD are not caused by drug treatments for the disorder. Rather, the differences may be due to the effects of trauma on brain function, normal adaptations to stress, or preexisting differences in brain structure/function.

Evidence Suggests That Individuals Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Have