Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children,Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) post-traumatic stress disorder.
D) somatoform disorder.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Recurring Flashbacks

Recurring flashbacks are involuntary and vividly re-experienced memories of traumatic events, often symptomatic of PTSD.

Nightmares

Distressing dreams that can cause a person to wake up feeling fear, anxiety, or disgust.