All the following are true regarding posttraumatic stress disorder, EXCEPT it
A) involves frequent occurrence of flashbacks
B) generally manifests within 3 months of a terrifying event
C) affects ten times more men than women
D) is accompanied by depression, substance abuse, and anxiety
Answer: C
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