Mary was raped outside a local movie theatre over two months ago.Since then, she constantly imagines the circumstances of the rape, is afraid to go to movies and avoids doing so, and has frequent nightmares about being raped.Mary's reaction would be classified as

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Mary's reaction is consistent with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can occur following a traumatic event such as rape. Symptoms include re-experiencing the trauma (such as through flashbacks or nightmares), avoidance of triggers associated with the trauma (such as going to the movies), and heightened arousal and anxiety. OCD involves intrusive and repetitive thoughts or actions, which does not fully fit Mary's symptoms. Acute stress disorder is a less severe form of PTSD that occurs within one month of a trauma, whereas Mary's symptoms have persisted for over two months. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions of consciousness, memory, and identity, which are not mentioned in the scenario.

Mary Was Raped Outside a Local Movie Theatre Over Two