A psychologist is interviewing a client who reports having experienced a severe trauma; before making a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder, the psychologist would want to find evidence that the client is experiencing
a. dissociative symptoms.
b. persistent symptoms of increased arousal.
c. depression.
d. physical symptoms, such as headaches or stomach distress.
Answer: b.
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