Intergenerational trauma refers specifically to
A) the long-term impact of stress within individuals.
B) chronic stress experienced by a particular culture.
C) trauma experienced by earlier generations of a population that has an impact on subsequent generations.
D) chronic stress experienced by earlier generations of a population.

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Intergenerational trauma refers to trauma experienced by earlier generations of a population that affects subsequent generations, often through mechanisms such as learned behaviors, cultural transmission, and even potential epigenetic changes. This concept recognizes that the effects of traumatic events can extend beyond those who directly experienced them, influencing the health and well-being of future generations.

Intergenerational Trauma Refers Specifically to