A disorder characterized by an acute emotional response to a traumatic event is often referred to as ______. A. PTSD B. phobia C. somatoform disorder D. autism
PTSD
mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event either experiencing it or witnessing it..
A disorder characterized by an acute emotional response to a traumatic event is often referred to as PSTD. Correct answer: A PSTD stands for post traumatic stress disorder
. This mental disorder is characterized with symptoms such as flashbacks, recurring nightmares, anxiety, depression, insomnia, hypervigilance, suicidal thoughts, and emotional blunting.