A cluster of symptoms including somatic distress,feelings of guilt,hostility,disorganization,and behavior changes experienced by the surviving family members of nearly 500 individuals who died in a tragic event in the 1940s was labeled "acute grief." A disorder that is described in the DSM that seems to parallel acute grief is
A)acute stress disorder.
B)posttraumatic stress disorder.
C)adjustment disorder.
D)bereavement.

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Acute stress disorder is a disorder that is described in the DSM that seems to parallel acute grief. It is characterized by a cluster of symptoms that include somatic distress, feelings of guilt, hostility, disorganization, and behavior changes. These symptoms are typically experienced by the surviving family members of nearly 500 individuals who died in a tragic event in the 1940s.

A Cluster of Symptoms Including Somatic Distress,feelings of Guilt,hostility,disorganization,and Behavior