Regarding traumatic stresses, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Americans faced elevated risks of hypertension and heart problems for three years after 9\11.
B)People who personally witness or survive a disaster are most affected by traumatic stress.
C)People who experience horror at a distance, such as viewing it on television, cannot really be traumatized by the event.
D)When traumatic stresses are severe or repeated, some people develop stress disorders, which can leave them emotionally handicapped for months or years.

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C is false because people can indeed experience trauma from witnessing events indirectly, such as through media coverage. This is known as vicarious traumatization or secondary trauma.

Regarding Traumatic Stresses, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE