A disorder that typically follows a very painful event and is characterized by a reliving of that event, avoidance of stimuli associated with the event, or numbing of general responsiveness is _____ disorder.

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by symptoms such as reliving a traumatic event, avoiding stimuli associated with the event, and a general numbing of responsiveness. These symptoms follow the experience of a traumatic or very painful event.

A Disorder That Typically Follows a Very Painful Event and Is