Martha accidently breaks a plate while doing the dishes.The last time this happened,her husband,Ryan,had abused her and thrown a plate on her face.Martha gets scared that Ryan might kill her this time even though he is actually sleeping in the other room and is unaware of the incident.Martha is most likely suffering from:
A)schizophreniA.
B)depression.
C)posttraumatic stress disorder.
D)psychopathy.

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Martha's reaction is indicative of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. In this case, the traumatic event was the abuse she suffered from her husband that has caused her to be fearful of his reaction, even when he is not aware of what has happened. Schizophrenia, depression, and psychopathy are not relevant to the scenario described.

Martha Accidently Breaks a Plate While Doing the Dishes