PSTD is estimated to affect what percentage of the US population?
Correct answer: A. 8%
- A. 8%
- B. 2%
- C. 45%
- D. 25%
Explanation
PTSD has commonly been estimated to affect about 8% of the US population over the lifetime. The other percentages are much higher or lower than the standard estimate used in introductory psychology texts.
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