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121) According to some estimates, as many as ________ % of Canadian armed forces, especially those stationed in hot spots like Afghanistan, have developed PTSD. A) 1–5 B) 10–20 C) 50 D) 75 122) Jules is a combat veteran who just returned from active duty in Afghanistan. Since his return he has been extremely anxious, disorganized, feeling “numb” or detached from himself and his surroundings, and unable to get his life together and obtain the medical help he needs. He is most likely suffering from ________ disorder. A) an acute stress B) posttraumatic stress C) an adjustment D) a personality 123) A prolonged, delayed, maladaptive reaction to an extreme stressor, such as combat or a natural disaster, is ________ disorder. A) an acute stress B) posttraumatic stress C) an adjustment D) a personality 124) Marius is a Vietnam veteran. He wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat due to dreams in which he relives his most frightening war experiences. He refuses to talk about the war with anyone and is constantly fidgety and “on edge.” He is unable to enjoy himself or develop intimacy with friends or romantically. He is best diagnosed as suffering from ________ disorder. A) a personality B) an adjustment C) an acute stress D) posttraumatic stress 125) Acute stress disorder is often characterized by extreme anxiety and by ________, that is, feelings of detachment from oneself or one’s environment. A) psychosis B) neurosis C) avoidance D) dissociation 126) About ________% of adults will suffer posttraumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives. A) 4 B) 8 C) 12 D) 16 127) Constant stress as a result of severe and chronic posttraumatic stress disorder may ultimately affect the hippocampus, making it __________. A) smaller B) larger C) less active D) more active 128) Risk of being traumatized or developing posttraumatic stress disorder are high for all of the following people EXCEPT __________. A) people living in war-torn countries B) women working as prostitutes C) people engaging in hazardous activities or occupations D) people with an over-active hippocampus 129) In acute and posttraumatic stress disorders, the traumatic event may be re-experienced in various ways. There can be intrusive memories, recurrent disturbing dreams, or the feeling that the event is indeed recurring (as in __________ the event). A) re-experiencing B) vivid memory of C) heightened memory of D) flashbacks to 130) Hypervigilance can be described as being __________. A) detached from the here and now B) continuously on guard C) unable to concentrate D) jumping in response to sudden noises