Cataclysmic events, such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, can cause individuals to experience a prolonged stress response and feelings of depression and anxiety, and after such events individuals are often diagnosed with
A) posttraumatic stress disorder.
B) social anxiety.
C) stomach ulcers.
D) migraines.

Question

Cataclysmic events, such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, can cause individuals to experience a prolonged stress response and feelings of depression and anxiety, and after such events individuals are often diagnosed with​
A) ​posttraumatic stress disorder.
B) ​social anxiety.
C) ​stomach ulcers.
D) ​migraines.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prolonged stress response and feelings of depression and anxiety are common symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina. Social anxiety, stomach ulcers, and migraines are not directly associated with PTSD.

Cataclysmic Events, Such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, Can Cause