Question

sam survived a very bad car wreck. two months after, he has been having nightmares, is often startled and avoids going past the location of the wreck.
should sam seek professional help?
○ no, because sam is experiencing common behaviors and feelings.
○ yes, because sam has social anxiety disorder.
○ no, because sam has depression and should seeks some natural remedies to treat it.
○ yes, because sam is experiencing ptsd.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: Nightmares, being easily startled, and avoiding the wreck location two months after a trauma are not "common" in a way that doesn't require help. PTSD symptoms need attention. So this is wrong.
• Second option: Social anxiety disorder involves fear of social situations, not trauma - related symptoms. Sam's issues are from a car wreck, not social interactions. So this is wrong.
• Third option: Sam's symptoms (nightmares, startle response, avoidance) are not indicative of depression. Also, suggesting natural remedies for what appears to be PTSD is incorrect.
• Fourth option: After a traumatic event (car wreck), Sam has nightmares, is easily startled, and avoids the location. These are symptoms of Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Professional help is appropriate for PTSD.

Answer:

D. Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.