ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Question
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Severity
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Time
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Traumatic event
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There is no difference
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Detailed explanation-1: -The most significant difference between ASD and PTSD is the onset and duration of symptoms. The effects of ASD present immediately and last up to a month, while PTSD symptoms present slower and last longer, up to several years if not treated.
Detailed explanation-2: -ASD explains acute stress reactions (ASRs) that occur in no less than three days and no more than four weeks. In contrast, ASRs that continue for a more extended period than four weeks can meet the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Detailed explanation-3: -Whereas the acute stress reaction defined in ICD-10 typically lasts considerably less than 48 hours, the category acute stress disorder described in DSM-IV begins during or shortly after experiencing the precipitating traumatic and distressing event and must last at least 48 hours to meet diagnostic criteria.