A maladaptive pattern of behavior for a period of three days to one month following exposure to a traumatic event is called disorder. O a. a personality O b. an adjustment Oc. posttraumatic stress O d. acute stress

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A maladaptive pattern of behavior for a period of three days to one month following exposure to a traumatic event is called
disorder.
a. a personality
b. an adjustment
c. posttraumatic stress
d. acute stress
Transcribed Image Text:A maladaptive pattern of behavior for a period of three days to one month following exposure to a traumatic event is called disorder. a. a personality b. an adjustment c. posttraumatic stress d. acute stress
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The question pertains to identifying the specific term for a maladaptive behavioral pattern that occurs for a defined period after exposure to a traumatic event. This requires understanding the terminology related to mental health and trauma-related disorders.

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