Tony has frequent, intrusive recollections of his combat experiences in Vietnam that occurred almost 40 years ago

He has episodes of insomnia due to frequent nightmares about his experiences. Tony also avoids particular situations, like war movies and firework displays because he becomes so tense. It is most likely that Tony is suffering from a(n) disorder.
a. generalized anxiety
b. post-traumatic stress
c. acute stress
d. dissociative fugue


ANSWER: b

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