In order to receive a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder, one must have

A. hallucinations, delusional thinking, and disorganized thought and speech.
B. two distinct personalities, each with its own memories, thoughts, and behaviors.
C. severe inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
D. directly experienced a distressing event or witnessed such an event occurring to others.


Answer: D

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