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Which of the following best describes psychological trauma?
Which of the following best describes psychological trauma?
- An experience that is shocking and unexpected
- An experience that is emotionally painful and distressful (correct)
- An experience that leads to physical consequences
- An experience that disrupts psychological functioning
What distinguishes traumatic stress from other forms of stress?
What distinguishes traumatic stress from other forms of stress?
- The presence of unwanted thoughts and emotions
- The disruption of coping strategies
- The severity of both the stressor and the response (correct)
- The duration of the stressor
How can traumatic experiences affect psychological functioning?
How can traumatic experiences affect psychological functioning?
- By resulting in unwanted thoughts and emotions
- By causing severe disruptions to many dimensions of psychological functioning (correct)
- By requiring the development of new coping strategies
- By leading to physical harm and injury
What is the main characteristic of traumatic experiences?
What is the main characteristic of traumatic experiences?
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What is the study of traumatic stress considered?
What is the study of traumatic stress considered?
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Which of the following is a key concept of essentialism?
Which of the following is a key concept of essentialism?
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What does anti-essentialism propose?
What does anti-essentialism propose?
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What is an example of social essentialism?
What is an example of social essentialism?
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What does essentialism identify as a form of essentialism?
What does essentialism identify as a form of essentialism?
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Why has essentialism been challenged?
Why has essentialism been challenged?
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