Stephen was abused before being placed in foster care.He frequently has nightmares about the abuse and even has flashbacks of the abuse during the day.He has difficulty concentrating at school and is falling behind academically.From which of the following is Stephen likely suffering?
A)Generalized anxiety disorder
B)Child neglect and abuse syndrome
C)Depression
D)Posttraumatic stress disorder

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stephen's symptoms of nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty concentrating, and falling behind academically are all indicative of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which commonly occurs in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as abuse. While the other options may also be present in individuals who have experienced abuse, they do not fully account for all of Stephen's symptoms.

Stephen Was Abused Before Being Placed in Foster Care