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Record 1 2006-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
CONT

The essential feature of [post-traumatic stress disorder] is the development of characteristic symptoms following a psychologically distressing event ... The stressor producing this syndrome would be markedly distressing to almost anyone, and is usually experienced with intense fear, terror, and helplessness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
CONT

L'événement stressant à l'origine du syndrome [de stress post-traumatique] provoquerait des symptômes de détresse chez la plupart des individus et est généralement vécu avec un sentiment intense de peur, de terreur et d'abandon.

OBS

évènement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

PHR

Un événement stressant produit des troubles.

Spanish

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