Tamika Felt Completely Traumatized and Had Many Negative Reactions for About

question 17

Multiple Choice

Tamika felt completely traumatized and had many negative reactions for about a month following a sexual assault by a work acquaintance.After dealing with her initial emotional reaction,she found herself feeling a greater purpose in life.She started eating healthier,took up martial arts,and began volunteering at her community sexual assault centre.Tamika's personal changes suggest that she experienced

• A)post-traumatic growth.
• B)acute traumatic stress reaction.
• C)denial about the trauma of her experience.
• D)initial overwhelming emotions followed by emotional avoidance.

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