A long-lasting disorder that develops in response to being exposed to a severe and often life-threatening trauma is called _____ disorder.

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The question specifically mentions exposure to severe and life-threatening trauma, which aligns with the diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder are not necessarily linked to trauma, and persistent depressive disorder does not fit the description of a disorder specifically caused by trauma.

A Long-Lasting Disorder That Develops in Response to Being Exposed