Donna Has Experienced What Her Therapist Calls Clinically Significant Symptoms

Multiple Choice

Donna has experienced what her therapist calls clinically significant symptoms of stress. However, they are not severe enough to warrant classification as one of the mental disorders associated with traumatic stressors. In order for her insurance carrier to pay for her therapy, the therapist must provide a diagnosis. What diagnosis will the therapist report?

A) adjustment disorder
B) acute stress disorder
C) life-cycle transition
D) posttraumatic stress disorder