Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Posttraumatic

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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 persons diagnosed with acute stress disorder do not eventually develop PTSD.
• D) Acute stress disorder was included as a DSM-IV diagnosis so early severe reactions to trauma could receive health insurance coverage for immediate treatment.

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