What is the psychological term for the recollection of traumatic events causing anxiety?

The term "Flashbacks" refers specifically to the phenomenon where individuals involuntarily relive or re-experience traumatic memories. This often occurs in the context of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where the person might find themselves vividly remembering and re-experiencing the emotions, sensations, and the environment related to the traumatic event. Flashbacks can lead to significant anxiety and distress, as the person feels as if they are back in the moment of trauma, even if they are physically safe now.

The other options represent different concepts; for example, compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts driven by obsessive thoughts, not specifically tied to recollecting traumatic memories. Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes, but they may not always relate directly to recalling trauma. Sociopathy refers to a pattern of antisocial behavior and impaired empathy or remorse, which is not linked to the recollection of traumatic events and their psychological effects.