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Which of the following best describes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Which of the following best describes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
- A feeling of being trapped and out of control
- A condition that causes nightmares and night sweats
- A condition that causes people to feel overly stressed and anxious
- A disorder that is caused by a shocking, scary, or dangerous event (correct)
What percentage of veterans who served in Iraq may experience PTSD?
What percentage of veterans who served in Iraq may experience PTSD?
- 29 percent (correct)
- 20 percent
- 10 percent
- 15 percent
What is the name of the service dog that helped David Crenshaw?
What is the name of the service dog that helped David Crenshaw?
- Rocky
- Doc (correct)
- Max
- Buddy
What was David Crenshaw's occupation before experiencing PTSD?
What was David Crenshaw's occupation before experiencing PTSD?
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What symptoms did David Crenshaw experience due to his PTSD?
What symptoms did David Crenshaw experience due to his PTSD?
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Study Notes
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
Veterans and PTSD
- Approximately 20% of veterans who served in Iraq may experience PTSD.
David Crenshaw's Experience
- David Crenshaw, a veteran, suffered from PTSD and was helped by a service dog named Nikko.
- Before experiencing PTSD, David Crenshaw's occupation was a soldier.
- Symptoms of PTSD experienced by David Crenshaw include:
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
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