Nancy, a 58 year old accountant, was robbed at knifepoint and then savagely beaten while visiting Atlanta, GA last year. Since that time, she has slept poorly, eaten sparsely, and has recurring bad dreams and intrusive memories of her assault. Based on

this information, it is likely that her diagnosis is ___________.

a) Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
b) Depressive Disorder.
c) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
d) Acute Trauma Disorder.
e) Specific Phobia.
f ) Adjustment Disorder.

Answer: c. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

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