Timothy is serving in the U.S.army in Iraq and experienced severe and repeated traumatic stresses during his tour of duty.Upon returning to the U.S.,Timothy appeared to his friends to be emotionally numb,avoided watching any news program when the Iraq war was mentioned,and confided to his parents that he cannot stop thinking about what he experienced in Iraq.Timothy should be referred to a psychologist to help treat his
A) psychosis.
B) stress disorder.
C) conversion disorder.
D) depersonalization disorder.

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Timothy is exhibiting symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which is a stress disorder that can result from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as combat. A psychologist or therapist with experience in treating PTSD can help Timothy work through his emotions, thoughts, and behaviors related to his experiences in Iraq. Psychosis, conversion disorder, and depersonalization disorder are not the most appropriate diagnoses based on the information given.

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