Understanding PTSD Development and Neurobiological Aspects

This chapter explores the social ingraining of post-traumatic stress disorder behaviors, focusing on childhood experiences and the transmission of behaviors to future generations. It delves into factors contributing to PTSD development after trauma and discusses practical approaches to handling acute stress disorder. The chapter also examines theoretical models like conditioning and reinforcement theory to explain how certain stimuli can trigger PTSD symptoms and emphasizes the neurobiological aspects involving brain structures like the amygdala.