When Taylor returned from a difficult deployment in the army, he reevaluated his priorities and decided to go back to school. He is most likely experiencing
A) posttraumatic growth.
B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
C) burnout
D) maladaptive coping.

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Posttraumatic growth refers to positive psychological changes that can occur after experiencing significant adversity, such as a traumatic event. Taylor's decision to reevaluate his priorities and go back to school suggests that he has experienced personal growth and is moving forward in a positive direction. This is in contrast to posttraumatic stress disorder, which is a negative psychological reaction to trauma. Burnout and maladaptive coping are also negative outcomes of stress but do not necessarily relate specifically to trauma.

When Taylor Returned from a Difficult Deployment in the Army