Which assessment finding exhibited by a patient being assessed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) would be considered a defining behavior and support such a diagnosis?
A) Can describe the attack in great detail
B) Experiences dramatic swings in affect
C) Describes vivid "flashbacks" of being attacked
D) Is preoccupied with the need to "tell someone about the attack"
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