Iris was in an automobile accident. She goes to a psychologist who established that her symptoms lasted for three weeks. If she experienced nightmares, flashbacks, headaches, and ruminated about the accident, she would likely receive which diagnosis?

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Based on the presented symptoms and timeframe, Iris would likely receive a diagnosis of acute stress disorder. This diagnosis is given when an individual experiences symptoms of anxiety, dissociation, and other negative emotional reactions within one month of a traumatic event. If these symptoms last for more than one month, the diagnosis may be changed to posttraumatic stress disorder.

Iris Was in an Automobile Accident