Question

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder.

a. anti-social personality
b. mood
c. post-traumatic stress
d. schizotypal personality

Answer 1

c. post-traumatic stress

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it seems that Cordelia is experiencing a post-traumatic stress disorder. Better known as PTSD, this disorder is a mental health condition in which a person fails to overcome a terrifying event that they have lived. This disorder is characterized by flashbacks, severe anxiety, nightmares, and even suicidal tendencies caused by continuous thoughts about the event. This is what Cordelia is experiencing after surviving the IED explosion in Afghanistan.