Appendix D

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Respond to the following:

1. Stress can be the root cause of psychological disorders. Name four symptoms shared by acute and posttraumatic stress disorders.
2. What life events are most likely to trigger a stress disorder?
3. Traumatic events do not always result in a diagnosable PSYCHOLOGICAL disorder. What factors determine how a person may be affected by one such event?
4. What is the link between PERSONALITY styles and heart disease?
5. List and briefly describe four psychological treatments for physical disorders.