John witnessed a mass shooting in his neighborhood. Thereafter he exhibited several trauma-related symptoms that lasted less than one month. It is safe to say that John is suffering from ______________.

A. post-traumatic stress disorder
B. acute stress disorder
C. borderline disorder
D. obsessive compulsive disorder


Answer: B

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