A dysfunctional disorder that can develop most commonly 3-6 months after a devastating event is

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a dysfunctional disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms can develop within a few months of the event or even years later. Acute stress disorder (Option A) is similar to PTSD but occurs immediately after the event and only lasts for a short time. Chronic specific event disorder (Option C) and trauma-focused disorder (Option D) are not recognized diagnostic categories.

A Dysfunctional Disorder That Can Develop Most Commonly 3-6 Months