PTSD

You encounter two inmates who are combat veterans. One of the inmates has developed symptoms of PTSD, experiences flashbacks and nightmares, avoids conversations about his military experience, isolates himself from others, appears sad and irritable frequently, and has difficulty concentrating. The other inmate, who had similar experiences in the military, does not display these symptoms.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

· What might explain the development of PTSD in one inmate and not the other?

· What research supports your reasoning?