Several of Your Classmates and You Get into a Discussion

question 76

Multiple Choice

Several of your classmates and you get into a discussion about the long-term effects of sexual assault. One of your classmates asks you about the possibility of any positive outcomes, or post-traumatic growth, that could come out of a victim's response to rape. For example, a victim may choose to spend more time with loved ones after the assault. What could you say to counter this argument?

• A) Perceived positive changes could just be a defensive illusion.
• B) These positive changes may not be significant compared to the harm caused by the assault.
• C) The victim may see-saw back and forth between distress and positive growth.
• D) Any of the above

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