Erin initially appeared to cope with her parents' divorce well. Later, she exhibited problems with school and in her friendships. Her response to risk is an example of

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The sleeper effect describes a situation where an individual initially seems unaffected by a traumatic or significant event, but begins to show negative reactions or behaviors after a period of time has passed. Erin's initial appearance of coping well, followed by later problems, is an example of this phenomenon.

Erin Initially Appeared to Cope with Her Parents' Divorce Well