Linda's house was flooded in a hurricane. Upon losing her home, she had nightmares, disturbed sleep, and anxiety that lasted about two weeks. Linda most likely suffered from ________.

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Linda's symptoms of nightmares, disturbed sleep, and anxiety lasting two weeks suggest that she may have experienced acute stress disorder, which is a short-term reaction to a traumatic event. PTSD typically requires symptoms to last for at least a month. Option B is unrelated to Linda's symptoms of stress. Option C is too general and does not apply to Linda's specific experience. Option D is more severe and long-lasting than what Linda is experiencing based on the given information.

Linda's House Was Flooded in a Hurricane