The difference between "acute stress disorder" and "post-traumatic stress disorder" in DSM-IV is

A. the length of time following trauma and length of time symptoms are experienced.
B. the degree of trauma.
C. that more somaticizing accompanies accompanies acute stress disorder.
D. that PTSD has more flashback symptoms and occurs over a period of at least one month.


D. that PTSD has more flashback symptoms and occurs over a period of at least one month.

This is a definitional question and reflects DSM criteria.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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power because of labor shortage. This resulted in the A. Freedmen's Bureau B. Knights of Labor C. Board of Charities D. National Labor Congress

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