Which of the following is not a required criterion for diagnosing Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
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Correct answer: Onset of symptoms more than 60 days after the traumatic event
The diagnostic criteria require exposure to trauma and symptoms such as intrusions, avoidance, negative changes in mood/cognition, and arousal lasting more than 1 month, not specifically more than 60 days.
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