Which of the following elevates the risk for developing PTSD?

severity of the trauma

frequency of the trauma

high levels of intelligence

social support

severity of the trauma

Explanation:

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

It is a mental disorder which is developed after the exposure to any traumatic event, like, warfare, threat to life or traffic collisions.

The symptoms of PTSD are -

disturbed mind, feelings, thoughts and dreams relating to the trauma.

These symptoms last for a month or so, depending on the recovery stage.

Even the person suffering from PTSD, can try to commit intentional self harm.