Lamar is having flashbacks. Which symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder does this represent?

A) Reexperiencing the traumatic event
B) Experiencing avoidance
C) Experiencing reduced responsiveness
D) Experiencing increased arousal, anxiety, and guilt

Flashbacks

Intense, vivid memories that feel as though a person is reliving a traumatic event from the past.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A condition affecting mental well-being, precipitated by the direct experience or observation of a distressing event, featuring persistent nightmares, flashbacks, and extreme anxiety.

Reexperiencing

A symptom of PTSD where an individual relives traumatic events through memories, flashbacks, or nightmares.