Which of the following is FALSE?

a. PTSD is found only in the U.S. and Canada.
b. Extended stress can destroy neurons in the hippocampus.
c. Stress that is chronic can interfere with the immune system.
d. Psychologists have argued that PTSD can occur even if the stressful event is not experienced directly.


A

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