Problem:
Describe the diagnostic differences between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD). In a few sentences, explain how you might differentiate between PTSD/ASD and other anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, social anxiety). How are they similar and/or different? In a few sentences, describe how culture and ethnicity might impact the diagnostic process for PTSD/ASD.