Lower precombat intelligence is a risk factor for posttraumatic stress disorder.

L Macklin, M; J Metzger, L; T Litz, B; J McNally, R; B Lasko, N; P Orr, S; K Pitman, R

doi:10.1037//0022-006x.66.2.323

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Lower precombat intelligence is a risk factor for posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Authors:

M L Macklin

L J Metzger

B T Litz

Abstract

The authors examined the relation between intelligence and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by studying the association among precombat intelligence, current intelligence, and self-reported PTSD symptoms. Military aptitude test results were obtained in 59 PTSD and 31 non-PTSD Vietnam combat vete...

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