Stein Conducted an Interview Study of 1000 Individuals in Winnipeg

question 134

Multiple Choice

Stein conducted an interview study of 1000 individuals in Winnipeg regarding their experiences with trauma. What did he find?

• A)A majority of men had experienced at least one highly traumatic event, typically a natural disaster.
• B)A minority of individuals had experienced at least one highly traumatic event.
• C)A majority of women had experienced at least one highly traumatic event, typically a robbery.
• D)A majority of individuals had experienced at least one highly traumatic event.

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Definitions:

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