Spouses who serve in combat areas on active duty assignment and who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are at:
A) lesser risk for other spouse-directed aggression.
B) greater risk for other spouse-directed aggression.
C) the same level of risk for other spouse-directed aggression as members of the service that are not deployed.
D) none of these are correct

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Spouses who serve in combat areas and suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at a greater risk for other spouse-directed aggression. This is because PTSD can lead to increased irritability, difficulty in controlling anger, and sometimes aggressive behavior, which can unfortunately be directed towards a spouse.

Spouses Who Serve in Combat Areas on Active Duty Assignment