During the acute aftermath of a traumatic event, almost everyone is upset. Please review the two broad reactions to the same incident, and provide a thoughtful discussion on the continuum of normative stress reactions, versus a diagnosable psychiatric disorder that one or both of these cases may have. Traumatic Event: Miranda Pink, age 23, had gone to a theater to see the local premiere of a big-budget movie. As she settled into her seat, waiting for the show to begin, a young man in a ski mask suddenly appeared in front of the screen. Brandishing an assault rifle, he fired directly into the audience. She saw many people get shot, including the woman sitting next to her. People all around began screaming, and there was a confused stampede for the exit door. Terrified, she somehow fought her way to the exit and escaped, uninjured, to the parking lot, where police cars were just arriving. Kasey Winchester, age 25, went to the same movie theater at the same time. He too feared for his life. Hiding behind a row of seats, he was able to crawl to the aisle and quickly sprint to the exit. Although covered in blood, he escaped