Although Karina was not personally injured in the earthquake, the experience was a terrifying one and her house was badly damaged. She has frequent nightmares about earthquakes, and even when awake she sometimes gets flashes as if she's reliving the experience. The slightest noise or movement around her causes her heart to pound rapidly.
a. generalized anxiety disorder
b. panic disorder
c. post traumatic stress disorder
d. social phobia
e. none of the above
Ans: c. post traumatic stress disorder
Psychology
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a. suppression of phobic thoughts. b. insight into unconscious motivations. c. exposure to the feared item while maintaining relaxation. d. dampening of physiological reactions with medication.
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