A disorder resulting from exposure to a major stressor, with symptoms of anxiety, nightmares, poor sleep, reliving the event, and concentration problems, lasting for more than 1 month, is called __________.

A. acute stress disorder
B. external locus of control
C. catastrophic stress
D. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)


Answer: D

Psychology

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