A prolonged maladaptive reaction to an extreme stressor, such as combat or a natural disaster, is ______ disorder.

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prolonged maladaptive reaction to an extreme stressor, such as combat or a natural disaster. Acute stress disorder and an adjustment disorder also involve reactions to stressors but are generally considered to be less severe and of shorter duration. Chronic stress refers to ongoing stress that persists over a long period of time.

A Prolonged Maladaptive Reaction to an Extreme Stressor, Such as Combat