Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A trauma and stressor-related disorder characterized by symptoms such as hypervigilance, severe anxiety, flashbacks, insomnia, emotional detachment, and hostility following exposure to a traumatic or stressful event.
AP course connection
Topic 5.4: 5.4 Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders