Failure to Check the Background of a New Hire Can

question 14

True/False

Failure to check the background of a new hire can lead to a negligent hiring lawsuit.

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A condition affecting mental well-being, precipitated by the direct experience or observation of a distressing event, featuring persistent nightmares, flashbacks, and extreme anxiety.

Reexperiencing

A symptom of PTSD where an individual relives traumatic events through memories, flashbacks, or nightmares.

Increased Arousal

Describes a state of heightened physiological and psychological activity or awareness.

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event, featuring symptoms such as anxiety, detachment, and nightmares, occurring shortly after the trauma and lasting for up to one month.