Post-traumatic stress disorder:

A) is primarily associated with absence of autonomic arousal.
B) occurs within a month of a traumatic experience and lasts only for a week.
C) may occur months or years after a traumatic experience.
D) is also referred to as acute stress disorder.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can elevate physiological parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure in reaction to stress or stimuli.

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by severe anxiety and dissociation symptoms occurring after a traumatic event.