Jacquie developed PTSD after being held in captivity for years. She is upset by what she had to do to survive and perhaps even feels unworthy of surviving. This is an example of:
A) reexperiencing the traumatic event.
B) experiencing avoidance.
C) experiencing reduced responsiveness.
D) experiencing increased anger, anxiety, and guilt.

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Jacquie's feelings of unworthiness and upset about her actions to survive indicate increased emotional distress, which aligns with symptoms of increased anger, anxiety, and guilt, characteristic of PTSD.

Jacquie Developed PTSD After Being Held in Captivity for Years