Ryan is very anxious and jittery right after surviving a tornado that destroyed his subdivision. This is known as ________ disorder.

A) acute stress
B) specific panic
C) generalized anxiety
D) posttraumatic stress

Acute Stress

A short-term form of stress that arises in response to immediate perceived threats or challenges.

Tornado

A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

Posttraumatic Stress

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.