Mary was raped outside a local movie theater four months ago. Since then, she constantly imagines the circumstances of the rape, is afraid to go to the movies or the mall and avoids doing so, and has frequent nightmares about being raped. Mary's reaction would be classified as a(n)__________ disorder.

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Mary's symptoms, including constant imagining of the traumatic event, avoidance of places that remind her of the trauma, and frequent nightmares, align with the criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD involves a prolonged and intense reaction to a traumatic event, which fits Mary's experience.

Mary Was Raped Outside a Local Movie Theater Four Months