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QuizMultiple Choice

Anxiety Disorders

Question 6 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

After witnessing a vicious crime, Charlie began having nightmares, started distancing himself from his friends and family, and feels immense guilt over not doing more to help. Charlie should see a therapist who specializes in __________.

Answer
A
posttraumatic stress disorder
B
obsessive-compulsive disorder
C
specialized phobic disorders
D
alternative treatments

Explanation

Nightmares, withdrawing from loved ones, and intense guilt after witnessing a vicious crime can be symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A therapist specializing in PTSD can help Charlie process the traumatic event and manage these symptoms. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobic disorders involve different patterns of symptoms.

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