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According to Masserman, unpredictable shocks delivered in a setting in which an animal typically eats food are especially likely to induce neurotic symptoms. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to result in the development of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
 
  A) Being hit by a car while having a barbecue in your backyard
  B) Being hit by a car in an unfamiliar town
  C) Knowing that something bad will happen and that you are responsible for preventing it
  D) Knowing that something bad will happen and not being able to do anything about it

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Bob was struck by lightning one day in the park. Later, while recuperating in the hospital, he was suddenly assaulted by the patient in the next bed (who was having a psychotic reaction to all the drugs he had been given). After these incidents, Bob had trouble sleeping and often had nightmares. He also began avoiding both parks and hospitals and displayed an irrational fear of both places. Based on this information, Bob is likely to be suffering from:
 
  A) learned helplessness.
  B) multiple personality disorder.
  C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
  D) experimental neurosis.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C




sc00by25

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent


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