Charles has recently come back from the war. While in the war, he was severely injured when a bomb blew up the truck he was in (everyone else in the truck was killed). Since coming home two months ago, he has been having nightmares and flashbacks where he re-experiences the bombing. He is also easily startled and very anxious. He went to see his doctor and was diagnosed as having
A. dissociative identity disorder.
B. a personality disorder.
C. posttraumatic stress disorder.
D. acute stress disorder.
Answer: C
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