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Studies of Hurricane Katrina victims have indicated that what percentage of individuals experienced serious mental illness 1 year post Katrina?
 
  a. 6.4 c. 14.0
  b. 10.9 d. 20.9

Question 2

Relaxation is BEST described as a:
 
  a. state of mind
  b. psychophysiological state
  c. body response to a brain impulse
  d. paranormal experience



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Answer to Question 1

C
Studies of Hurricane Katrina victims have indicated that 14.0 of the survivors experienced serious mental illnesses 1 year post Katrina. Of the survivors, 10.9 experienced serious mental illness and 20.9 experienced PTST prior to Katrina; while 6.4 experienced suicidal ideations post Katrina.

Answer to Question 2

B
Relaxation is defined as a psychophysiological state characterized by parasympathetic dominance involving multiple visceral and somatic symptoms. Relaxation can reduce physical, mental, and emotional tension.



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