Question

Ramon sees a therapist because he is reliving a traumatic experience and has been trying to avoid reminders of it. The onset of his problem occurred three weeks ago, after he was brutally assaulted and robbed. The therapist would most likely diagnose Ramon with which disorder? 1. acute stress disorder 2. generalized anxiety disorder 3. panic disorder 4. post traumatic stress disorder

Answer 1

Acute stress disorder, ASD and PSTD are similar, but ASD is more short-term. Any longer than a month it becomes PSTD. However, since it’s only three weeks, he’s most likely diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder.