An extraordinary stressful or traumatic event, such as being physically or sexually abused, being in a serious traffic accident, or witnessing a catastrophic event, can cause impaired functioning such that the individual would likely be diagnosed as having a(n):
A)generalized anxiety disorder
B)simple phobia
C)depression
D)post-traumatic stress disorder

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The symptoms described in the question are indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to an extraordinarily stressful or traumatic event. Symptoms may include re-experiencing the traumatic event through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and hyperarousal such as hypervigilance, irritability, and difficulty sleeping.

An Extraordinary Stressful or Traumatic Event, Such as Being Physically