After surviving an Amtrak derailment, John experienced frequent, vivid thoughts and images of the accident for several months. He also had problems sleeping and was irritable and withdrawn. John is suffering from ________
a. major depression.
b. posttraumatic stress disorder.
c. generalized anxiety disorder.
d. panic disorder.
Answer: b
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