Ron served in Afghanistan as part of a special operations team that was pinned down for nearly 20 hours by enemy fire. After 18 months, he continued to relive the episode. This is a symptom of
A)posttraumatic stress disorder.
B)generalized anxiety disorder.
C)panic disorder with agoraphobia.
D)dissociative fugue.

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Ron's experience of reliving a traumatic episode is a symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety following exposure to traumatic events.

Ron Served in Afghanistan as Part of a Special Operations