Question

question 6 of 10
what did comedian george carlin say was the latest euphemism for the term previously referred to as \shell shock\?

a. targets are neutralized

b. collateral damage

c. on the verge of a nervous collapse

d. post-traumatic stress disorder

Explanation:

George Carlin discussed the evolution of euphemisms for psychological trauma from war. "Shell shock" evolved through terms, and he identified "Post - traumatic stress disorder" (PTSD) as the latest euphemism in that lineage. Option A refers to enemy targets, B to unintended damage, C is a general nervous breakdown term, not related to the shell - shock evolution.

Answer:

D. Post - traumatic stress disorder