Long-term Effects of Chronic vs. Acute Trauma Exposure

Very Hard Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Trauma And Stressor-related Disorders

During a recent study on the effects of trauma on psychological well-being, researchers discovered that individuals who experienced prolonged exposure to traumatic events, such as childhood neglect or chronic domestic violence, exhibited significant differences in their stress response systems compared to those who experienced single, acute traumas, such as a natural disaster. This led the researchers to explore how these varying types of trauma might result in different psychological outcomes, including the development of disorders classified under trauma and stressor-related disorders.

Based on this research, which of the following statements best reflects the potential long-term psychological effects of chronic versus acute trauma exposure?

Individuals exposed to acute trauma are more likely to develop dissociative symptoms compared to those exposed to chronic trauma.

Chronic trauma exposure is associated with a higher likelihood of developing attachment-related disorders due to disrupted early relationships.

Acute trauma exposure typically results in more persistent changes in brain structure than chronic trauma exposure.

Everyone who experiences chronic trauma will eventually develop PTSD, while acute trauma does not guarantee PTSD development.

Individuals experiencing chronic trauma generally report fewer long-term emotional difficulties compared to those experiencing acute trauma.

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