Research on post-trauma coping indicates that one of the worst possible things-in terms of predicting post-trauma recovery-is for people to ____.
A)blame themselves for the trauma
B)feel like there is no explanation at all for the trauma
C)feel like the trauma was fated, or predestined
D)believe that many other people have experienced similar traumas

Question

Research on post-trauma coping indicates that one of the worst possible things-in terms of predicting post-trauma recovery-is for people to ____. ​
A)blame themselves for the trauma
B)feel like there is no explanation at all for the trauma ​
C)feel like the trauma was fated, or predestined ​
D)believe that many other people have experienced similar traumas ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Feeling like there is no explanation at all for the trauma can lead to feelings of helplessness and lack of control, which are detrimental to recovery.

Research on Post-Trauma Coping Indicates That One of the Worst