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प्रश्न
Assertion: Some survivors of natural disasters are more prone to anxiety, depression and stress in comparison to other survivors.
Reason: These survivors feel the intensity of loss more than the other and are likely to develop post traunmatic stress disorder.
विकल्प
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
Assertion is true and Reason are false.
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
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उत्तर
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Explanation:
Traumatic events can trigger PTSD, a mental health illness that can occur after experiencing or witnessing one. It is Survivors of tragic experiences often have more intense feelings of loss than others. PTSD symptoms include intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, intense anxiety, and emotional pain.
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