A prolonged and severe stress reaction to a traumatic event that is characterized by anxiety, withdrawal from others, and nightmares or flashbacks of the event is called __________
A) posttraumatic stress disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) burnout and exhaustion.
D) catastrophic stress syndrome.

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This describes the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a mental health disorder that can occur after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Symptoms may include re-experiencing the trauma through nightmares or flashbacks, avoiding reminders of the trauma, feeling anxious or on edge, hypervigilance, and increased arousal.

A Prolonged and Severe Stress Reaction to a Traumatic Event