Jerome was held hostage by gunmen along with 30 others in a 5-star hotel.He had witnessed the gunmen shoot other hostages and was denied food and water for two whole days.Since then, Jerome has had trouble sleeping and focusing on his work.Sometimes, Jerome loses track of where he is and feels like he is back at the hotel.These flashback episodes terrify Jerome and disturb his peace of mind.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, it can be inferred that Jerome shows symptoms suggestive of

A) schizophrenia.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) post-traumatic stress disorder.
D) social anxiety disorder.

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Shirley Segura · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Jerome's symptoms of trouble sleeping, difficulty focusing, and experiencing flashbacks are all characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is an anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety disorder are not as closely tied to specific traumatic events as PTSD.

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