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What is a common effect of emotional abuse on the victim's self-perception?
What is a common effect of emotional abuse on the victim's self-perception?
What is a characteristic of complex trauma?
What is a characteristic of complex trauma?
What is the term for the immediate response to an acute traumatic event?
What is the term for the immediate response to an acute traumatic event?
What is a form of physical abuse that involves restricting a person's freedom of movement?
What is a form of physical abuse that involves restricting a person's freedom of movement?
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What is a common effect of psychological trauma on an individual's sense of identity?
What is a common effect of psychological trauma on an individual's sense of identity?
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What is a characteristic of acute trauma?
What is a characteristic of acute trauma?
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Trauma
Emotional Abuse
- Definition: A pattern of behavior that involves verbal aggression, dominance, and control by one person over another
- Forms:
- Verbal abuse (criticism, blaming, yelling)
- Emotional blackmail (threats, guilt-tripping)
- Isolation (controlling social interactions)
- Effects:
- Low self-esteem
- Anxiety, depression
- Difficulty trusting others
- Feelings of shame, guilt
Physical Abuse
- Definition: The intentional use of physical force that results in harm or injury
- Forms:
- Hitting, slapping, pushing
- Restraint, confinement
- Inappropriate touching or sexual contact
- Effects:
- Physical injuries, chronic pain
- Fear, anxiety, hypervigilance
- Difficulty with emotional regulation
- Increased risk of PTSD
Psychological Trauma
- Definition: A response to an event that threatens an individual's sense of safety, identity, or well-being
- Characteristics:
- Feeling overwhelmed, helpless
- Disconnection from others, self
- Altered sense of reality
- Effects:
- Anxiety, depression
- Dissociation, flashbacks
- Avoidance of triggers, memories
- Difficulty with emotional regulation
Complex Trauma
- Definition: Prolonged, repetitive trauma, often in childhood, that affects emotional regulation, self-concept, and relationships
- Characteristics:
- Multiple traumatic events
- Chronic feelings of fear, anxiety
- Difficulty with emotional regulation, self-soothing
- Effects:
- Emotional dysregulation
- Difficulty with intimacy, trust
- Self-destructive behaviors
- Increased risk of mental health disorders
Acute Trauma
- Definition: A single, discrete traumatic event (e.g., natural disaster, accident)
- Characteristics:
- Sudden, unexpected event
- Feeling of shock, horror
- Immediate response: fight, flight, freeze
- Effects:
- Acute stress reaction (ASR)
- Anxiety, fear, hyperarousal
- Difficulty with emotional regulation
- Increased risk of PTSD
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Identify and understand different types of trauma, including emotional, physical, psychological, complex, and acute trauma, and their effects on individuals.
