The Long-Lasting Disorder That Develops in Response to Being Exposed

question 64

Multiple Choice

The long-lasting disorder that develops in response to being exposed to a severe and often life-threatening trauma is

• A) generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D) social anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

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