Asked by Alberto, Jr Martinez on May 05, 2024

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Four years have passed since the death of Bill's eldest son, and still Bill experiences bouts of depression and anxiety when he thinks about the tragic accident that led to his son's death. This lingering depression and anxiety is characteristic of

A) burnout.
B) post-traumatic stress disorder.
C) type A behaviour.
D) amotivational syndrome.

Anxiety

An emotion of concern, apprehension, or discomfort regarding an event with an unpredictable result.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric condition initiated by either experiencing firsthand or observing a distressing event, leading to severe fear, recurring dreams, and flashback episodes.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act, offering symptoms like sadness and lack of interest in activities.

  • Acknowledge the effect that experiences of trauma have on mental health and the emergence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Kulkeyev AlisherMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The symptoms described in the scenario - lingering depression and anxiety following a traumatic event (the death of Bill's eldest son) - are characteristics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).