Question

which set of symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)?
○ bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping
○ trembling, sensation of choking, chest pains, and nausea
○ distorted body image, overeating, and self-induced vomiting
○ inflated self-esteem, excessive talkativeness, and a decreased need for sleep

Explanation:

To determine the correct symptoms of PTSD, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping are characteristic of PTSD, as it involves re-experiencing trauma (bad dreams, fearful thoughts) and sleep disturbances.
• Option 2: Trembling, choking sensation, chest pain, nausea are symptoms of panic attacks, not PTSD.
• Option 3: Distorted body image, overeating, self - induced vomiting are symptoms of eating disorders (like bulimia), not PTSD.
• Option 4: Inflated self - esteem, excessive talkativeness, decreased sleep need are symptoms of mania (in bipolar disorder), not PTSD.

Answer:

A. bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping