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pragya sharda

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A classic symptom of PTSD is re-experiencing. Explain how this symptom presents itself in the disorder.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When a patient's symptoms include a pervasive pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, affect, and impulsivity, they most likely have ____________ personality disorder.
 
  A) antisocial
  B) narcissistic
  C) borderline
  D) histrionic


fraziera112

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

People with PTSD experience intrusive and recurrent memories, thoughts, or dreams about the original traumatic event. These triggers make people with the disorder feel as if they were re-experiencing the initial event with its accompanying fear and autonomic arousal.

Answer to Question 2

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