Years after he barely survived an attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event. They render him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is MOST clearly showing signs of ______ disorder.

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Mr. Puskari's symptoms of recurring flashbacks and nightmares following a traumatic event are hallmark symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His inability to hold a steady job may also be a result of avoidance behaviors or hypervigilance commonly associated with PTSD. While acute stress disorder and adjustment disorder may both involve stress reactions to a traumatic event, the persistence and severity of Mr. Puskari's symptoms suggest PTSD as the most likely diagnosis. Social anxiety disorder is not the best choice in this scenario because Mr. Puskari's symptoms are directly related to his traumatic experience and not solely limited to social situations.

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