Disaster victims may experience debilitating anxiety reactions months and years after the actual disaster. These patients are diagnosed with __________.
A)illness anxiety disorder
B)dissociative identity disorder
C)generalized anxiety disorder
D)post-traumatic stress disorder

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The description of debilitating anxiety reactions months and years after a disaster points to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Option A, illness anxiety disorder, refers to a preoccupation with having an illness or developing one, with minimal or no symptoms. Option B, dissociative identity disorder, involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states, each with its own way of perceiving and relating to the world. Option C, generalized anxiety disorder, involves excessive anxiety and worry about multiple events or activities.

Disaster Victims May Experience Debilitating Anxiety Reactions Months and Years