Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Posttraumatic

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

• A)Acute stress disorder is diagnosed instead of PTSD if a person's symptoms begin 6 months or more after the traumatic event.
• B)PTSD occurs in all individuals who experience a traumatic event.
• C)Most people diagnosed with acute stress disorder do not eventually develop PTSD.
• D)A diagnosis of acute stress disorder will change to a diagnosis of PTSD one month after the traumatic event occurs.

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