In the DSM-5, acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder are classified in which of the following categories?

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Both acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder are categorized under Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorders in the DSM-5, which include disorders that are triggered by exposure to a traumatic or stressful event. The other categories listed, Schizophrenic Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and Childhood Disorders, do not include these disorders.

In the DSM-5, Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder