Lizibet saw her father killed in a neighborhood drive-by shooting. Before then, she was a happy, exuberant child. Now, she is quiet and rarely exhibits emotions, except at night when her nightmares wake her up. She resists going outdoors, especially at the time of day when her father was shot. Lizibet would most likely be diagnosed with _____.
a. Tourette's disorder
b. enuresis
c. post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
d. separation anxiety disorder
Answer: c. post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The Hawthorne effect refers to a demand characteristic created by ethnic identity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false