Which of the following disorders are defined as significant emotional disturbances caused by the occurrence of horrible events outside the range of normal human experiences, such as earthquakes, child molestation, and terrorism?
A)acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorders
B)persistent depressive and major depressive disorders
C)somatic symptom and conversion disorders
D)dissociative fugue and dissociative identity disorders

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Acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are specifically related to experiencing, witnessing, or being confronted with one or more traumatic events and the emotional responses to such events. These disorders involve significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning resulting from exposure to a traumatic event.

Which of the Following Disorders Are Defined as Significant Emotional