A severe anxiety reaction that takes place long after an extremely stressful event is most likely to be ________ disorder.

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A severe anxiety reaction that occurs long after a traumatic event is a hallmark symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Specific panic disorder is characterized by intense panic attacks in response to specific triggers, acute stress disorder is a short-term anxiety reaction to a traumatic event, and generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent and excessive worrying about everyday events.

A Severe Anxiety Reaction That Takes Place Long After an Extremely