Question 1

Which of the following was created as a response to the lack of follow up services available to apartheid victims?

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The Institute for the Healing of Memories was created to address the gap in the process of dealing with the past in South Africa, specifically focusing on the emotional and psychological healing of individuals and communities affected by apartheid, recognizing the limitations in the follow-up services provided by initiatives like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Question 2

Which of the following factors is not identified as a critical in determining the value of a reparation?

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B

Question 3

Which of the following best defines "double victimization:"

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Double victimization refers to a situation where both parties involved in a conflict perceive themselves as the legitimate victims, often leading to a cycle of blame and retaliation.

Question 4

One criticism of the TRC's healing function is that it lacked a forum for

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The TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission) provided a platform for perpetrators to share their stories and for victims to voice their experiences and input on restitution. However, one criticism is that it lacked a mechanism for continued work on the emotions and psychological impacts surfaced during the process, leaving some individuals without ongoing support.

Question 5

Brave Heart's intervention with the Lakota People resulted in all of the following except

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Brave Heart's intervention with the Lakota People did not specifically result in decreased PTSD symptoms in Native American men, but rather focused on improving group identification, increasing commitment to community health, and raising awareness of historical trauma.

Question 6

In models of healing and restorative justice, it is important to distinguish between forgiveness and

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Forgiveness involves letting go of resentment, while condoning implies excusing or overlooking the wrongdoing, which is not the same as forgiveness.

Question 7

Perpetrators testimony during the TRC process is healing for victims' families because it

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Perpetrators testimony during the TRC process allows victims' families to complete the narrative of the trauma experience, which can be healing for them. This can help them understand the full extent of what happened to their loved ones and can aid in their own healing and closure process. It does not necessarily dehumanize the perpetrator or shift power to the victims' family.

Question 8

In reparations, apologies must include all of the following:

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Question 9

For Native Americans, trauma experiences have remained largely unhealed because

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Question 10

Peskin describes trauma as a "disorder of dehumanization." Further explain this concept and related approaches to treatment.

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Question 11

Which of the following are the two most common reactions in children of Nazis?

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The most common reactions in children of Nazis are splitting off of negative feelings toward parents and empathy toward parents. The children may struggle with their loyalty to their parents and their guilt about their parents’ actions, leading to splitting off of negative feelings. At the same time, they may also have empathy for their parents and feel the need to defend them or downplay their actions. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 12

Describe the factors contributing to Native American's historic trauma and the intervention conducted by Brave Heart. How did this intervention stimulate resolution of historical grief?

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Question 13

During the course of Weissmark's workshop with children of Nazis and Holocaust survivors, which six stages did she witness participants go through in the transformation of their feelings toward each other?

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Question 14

What are some key learnings to focus on when helping a victim of trauma seek forgiveness?

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Question 15

Which of the following is not seen as a critical dimension for reconciliation?

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Expressing thoughts, instead of feelings, is not typically considered a critical dimension for reconciliation, which often involves emotional understanding and empathy.

Question 16

The concept of dissociation can best be described by which of the following examples?

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Dissociation involves a psychological process in which an individual separates or disconnects from their thoughts, emotions, or experiences as a way to cope with distressing or traumatic events. Bystanders who compartmentalize and justify racism or dehumanization of victims are dissociating from the reality of the harm being caused, allowing them to distance themselves from the situation and avoid feelings of guilt or responsibility. Victims cutting off ties with perpetrators is an example of boundary-setting, not dissociation. Perpetrators deciding to no longer participate in the dehumanization of victims is an example of conscious decision-making and behavior change, not dissociation. Victims finding a witness to observe their dehumanization is an example of seeking support and validation, not dissociation.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most important factor in experiencing a transformation of feelings toward a former enemy?

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Question 18

What are the goals of the TRC? In what ways to these goals support the healing of victims, bystanders and perpetrators?

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Question 19

The overarching goal of the TRC in South Africa is best described as

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The TRC, or Truth and Reconciliation Commission, was established in South Africa to promote healing and reconciliation between victims and perpetrators of apartheid-era human rights abuses. Its primary goal was to bring about unity and forgiveness, rather than punishment or revenge, making option A the best choice.

Question 20

What is the unique role a provider must take on when working with trauma victims?

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The unique role a provider must take on when working with trauma victims is that of a witness. This means that the provider must listen to and believe the trauma survivor's story, while offering support and validation without judgment. They must also be prepared to provide therapeutic interventions to help the survivor process and cope with their trauma.

Quiz 10: Treating Victims of Ethnic Conflict, Genocide, and Mass Violence