Which of the following statements with regard to trauma is TRUE?
A)Traumatic events almost always involve actual death or serious injury.
B)People experiencing traumatic events respond with intense feelings of fear and helplessness.
C)Most people who experience traumatic events develop acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)All of the above.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While traumatic events can involve death or serious injury, they do not always involve such extreme circumstances. However, it is true that people experiencing traumatic events often respond with intense feelings of fear and helplessness. While many people do develop acute stress disorder or PTSD after trauma, it is not accurate to say that most people do. Therefore, option B is the only statement that is completely true.

Which of the Following Statements with Regard to Trauma Is