An anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events, involving such symptoms as nightmares, recurring thoughts about the trauma, and a lack of involvement with life and guilt is called _____.
A) psychosis
B) split personality
C) posttraumatic stress disorder
D) anxiety disorder

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the correct answer because it is specifically associated with experiencing or witnessing traumatic events and involves symptoms such as nightmares, recurring thoughts about the trauma, and emotional detachment, which are not characteristic of the other disorders listed.

An Anxiety Disorder Associated with Serious Traumatic Events, Involving Such