DSM-5 Criteria for PTSD

tending to produce dissociation

a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions

responsive to stimulation

an anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images

any agent that causes stress to an organism

representing a human being as a physical thing deprived of personal qualities or individuality

requiring great physical effort

a state of heightened physiological activity

enact again

someone who responds

a psychological disorder of thought or emotion

any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond

of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning

grow worse

made or become worse; impaired

dangerous to yourself or your interests

an educational institution for children too young for elementary school

the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children

drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically

the state of being insubstantial or imaginary

connected logically or causally or by shared characteristics

of a ball

in a clearly noticeable manner

causing fear or dread or terror

in a persistent manner

bad; unfortunate

not as far along as normal in development

not in a forthright manner

necessary by rule

a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream

in the flesh; without involving anyone else

the act of gathering something together

coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position

a brief written record

negation of a word or group of words

any specific behavior

your consciousness of your own identity

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

an event that happens

several time

position eight in a countable series of things

the act of causing something to happen

make high-pitched sounds, as of birds

true confidential information

a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age

advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)

position seven in a countable series of things

come together

of or relating to or characterized by sexuality

position six in a countable series of things

travel behind, go after, or come after

a person who becomes aware through the senses

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

what is listed next

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

set in motion, cause to start

an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen

a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

the permanent end of all life functions in an organism

a physical sensation that you experience

under normal conditions

having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in

coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position

that which is deserved or owed

worthy of notice or attention

metal device that allows a lock's mechanism to be rotated

a distinguishing symbol

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state

in or to a place that is lower

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

the state of being very annoyed

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

pick out from a number of alternatives

situated ahead or going before

come to pass

emotional or moral sensitivity

engage in recreational activities rather than work

a human being

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture

at or within a short distance in space or time

thorny shrub of a small tree having white to scarlet flowers

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

the act of losing someone or something

to come or go into

gain knowledge or skills

a visual representation produced on a surface

the social act of assembling for some common purpose

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

the local environment

a natural and periodic state of rest

the region that is outside of something

1st President of the United States

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

having undesirable or negative qualities

the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun

an emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger

not less than

being or occurring in fact or actuality

how long something has existed

also, likewise, as well

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

look at and say out loud something written or printed

a prolonged period of time

having lived for a long time or attained a specific age

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

give assistance; be of service

negation of a word or group of words

many times at short intervals

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude

being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation

put into service

a necessary or essential thing