Regarding Traumatic Stresses, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Regarding traumatic stresses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Americans faced elevated risks of hypertension and heart problems for three years after 9\11.
• B)People who personally witness or survive a disaster are most affected by traumatic stress.
• C)People who experience horror at a distance, such as viewing it on television, cannot really be traumatized by the event.
• D)When traumatic stresses are severe or repeated, some people develop stress disorders, which can leave them emotionally handicapped for months or years.

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