Iris was in an automobile accident. She goes to a psychologist who established that her symptoms lasted for three weeks. If she experienced nightmares, flashbacks, headaches, and ruminated about the accident, she would likely receive which diagnosis?

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The symptoms described are consistent with acute stress disorder, which is characterized by experiencing symptoms similar to PTSD for a period of time between 3 days and 1 month after the traumatic event. If the symptoms persist for more than a month, a diagnosis of PTSD may be made. Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent panic attacks, but does not involve symptoms related to a specific traumatic event. Anxiety disorder not otherwise specified is a catch-all category for anxiety symptoms that do not meet the criteria for other specific anxiety disorders.

Iris Was in an Automobile Accident