A Common Initial Reaction to a Catastrophic Event Is for a Person

question 162

Multiple Choice

A common initial reaction to a catastrophic event is for a person to be

• A) composed enough to help others.
• B) highly emotional.
• C) stunned and emotionally numb.
• D) in a state of panic.

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