Acute stress disorder differs from PTSD in that the symptoms
A)are more severe.
B)last longer.
C)last only a short period of time.
D)are hard to define.

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Acute stress disorder (ASD) is characterized by the development of anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within one month after exposure to an extreme traumatic stressor. Unlike PTSD, the symptoms of ASD are short-lived and typically resolve within a few days or weeks. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Acute Stress Disorder Differs from PTSD in That the Symptoms