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Psychological effects of statutory rape - differences by gender?
The following is a culmination of research I have conducted over a long time on the very subject.
The term "statutory rape"
This is a generic term and some consider it to include just victims under ...
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Precisely, what does it mean for a person to overcome psychological trauma?
It is often said that therapy or meeting a psychologist allows one to overcome trauma and let go of hidden pains...what would mean for a person to be psychologically troubled?
Trauma is an emotional ...
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Resources for adults supporting a partner with childhood sexual trauma
Rape and sexual assault definitely does not only affect the assaulted, but also the friends and family as they can feel helpless, not knowing what is best to do to help and support the assaulted.
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Is there a neurological difference between someone experiencing a "normal" trauma response, and someone with PTSD? Or are they on the same continuum?
First, your question pertains to two possible populations:
"less long-lasting" PTSD is diagnosed as acute stress disorder (ASD); PTSD cannot be diagnosed until at least one month after ...
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How are IQ test scores affected by psychological stress or trauma?
Short answer: The effect of stress and trauma on IQ varies significantly according to type and severity, but is overall fairly low relative to normal variation in scores.
IQ test development is ...
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When and how did the concept of psychological trauma begin to be extended and expanded to include more mundane and less severe experiences?
One can't be certain what that kind of allusion refers to, but there has been a level of controversy stemming from the changes to the trauma criterion in DSM-IV (it was changed again in DSM-5). The ...
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