Which of the following are characteristic of acute stress disorder (ASD),in contrast to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
1.Symptoms of ASD are of shorter duration than symptoms of PTSD.
2.Symptoms of PTSD are of shorter duration than symptoms of ASD.
3.Symptoms of ASD emerge more rapidly after the trauma than symptoms of PTSD.
4.Symptoms of PTSD emerge more rapidly after the trauma than symptoms of ASD.

Question

Which of the following are characteristic of acute stress disorder (ASD),in contrast to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? 
1.Symptoms of ASD are of shorter duration than symptoms of PTSD.
2.Symptoms of PTSD are of shorter duration than symptoms of ASD.
3.Symptoms of ASD emerge more rapidly after the trauma than symptoms of PTSD.
4.Symptoms of PTSD emerge more rapidly after the trauma than symptoms of ASD.

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Acute stress disorder also develops after exposure of the patient to a traumatic event,and specific signs and symptoms resemble those of PTSD.In acute stress disorder,however,symptoms are of shorter duration and emerge more rapidly after the trauma.The symptomatic period is limited to the period during which the stressful event is occurring and in its immediate aftermath.

Which of the Following Are Characteristic of Acute Stress Disorder