DSM-5 groups adjustment disorders, acute stress disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder together because all are caused by stress. What makes adjustment disorder different from the other two?
a. Adjustment disorder is a reaction to a very high degree of stressor that is not life-threatening.
b. Adjustment disorder can be a reaction to a stressor of any severity.
c. Adjustment disorder is much less severe and will always get better on its own.
d. Adjustment disorder is much more severe and requires medical interventions.
Answer: b.
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