The Main Difference in the Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD and Acute

question 171

Multiple Choice

The main difference in the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and acute stress disorder is:

• A)The amount of time a person is experiencing symptoms
• B)The manner in which the person experiences the symptoms
• C)The number of symptoms a person experiences
• D)The type of trauma a person is exposed to

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Definitions:

Visual Agnosia

A disorder marked by an inability to recognize objects through sight, despite having normal eyesight.

Association Area

Regions of the brain that combine sensory and motor information to carry out complex cognitive tasks.

Lesion

Any abnormal tissue in or on the body, normally caused by disease or injury.

Agnosia

A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize and process sensory information, despite having intact sensory functions.