A severe anxiety reaction that takes place immediately, or very soon, after an extremely stressful event is known as __________ disorder.

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The defining characteristic of acute stress disorder is that it occurs soon after a traumatic event, usually within a month. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also involves anxiety symptoms following a traumatic event, but the symptoms persist for longer than a month. Generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder involve anxiety symptoms that are not necessarily linked to a specific event.

A Severe Anxiety Reaction That Takes Place Immediately, or Very