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Penny is a survivor of child sexual abuse. Over the years, she has found herself reliving the abuse (flashbacks); avoiding situations, thoughts, and feelings related to the abuse (emotional numbing); sleep disturbances;
 
  a heightened startle response (hypervigilance); and difficulty concentrating. Her counselor says she is suffering from ________.
 
  a. post-traumatic stress disorder
  b. psychotic depression
  c. emotional outburst
  d. rape desensitization syndrome

Question 2

The documented effects of sexual abuse on children include ________.
 
  a. perpetual criminal behavior
  b. the decision never to have children
  c. self-destructive behaviors
  d. a tendency toward pedophilia


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Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 18, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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