A Small Family Was Traveling in Its Van and Had

question 89

Essay

A small family was traveling in its van and had a minor accident. The children in the back seats were wearing lap belts, but still sustained numerous bruises about the abdomen, and had some internal organ injuries. Why is this area more vulnerable to damage than others?

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Definitions:

Rape Trauma Syndrome

A form of post-traumatic stress disorder affecting individuals who have experienced sexual assault, characterized by acute phases and long-term reorganization.

Vivid

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Physical Symptoms

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