______ disorder is characterized by a cluster of symptoms associated with significant distress that occurs in someone who is unable to cope with major life stressors.

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Adjustment disorder is characterized by the development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s) occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s). These symptoms or behaviors are clinically significant as evidenced by either marked distress that is out of proportion to the severity or intensity of the stressor, or significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

______ Disorder Is Characterized by a Cluster of Symptoms Associated