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Match the correct preliminary diagnosis with the case
below: (a) posttraumatic stress disorder, (b) acute stress disorder, and (c) delayed onset posttraumatic stress disorder:
Judy witnessed a horrific tornado leveling her farm
three weeks ago. Since then, she’s had many flashbacks of the incident, trouble sleeping, and a fear of
going outside in storms. _____________
Solution
VerifiedAny person who at some point in their life experiences any situation in which their loved ones' lives are endangered can develop specific reactions to a stressful event. If this reaction occurs immediately after the stressful event, i.e., during the first month of the disorder, it is an example of acute stress. Therefore, this is an example of an acute stress disorder.
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