Trauma severity, and the intensity of someone's emotional reaction to the initial trauma, are not good predictors of whether the person will go on to develop PTSD.

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Research indicates that while trauma severity and initial emotional reactions can influence PTSD development, they are not definitive predictors. Other factors like genetics, support systems, and coping mechanisms also play significant roles.

Trauma Severity, and the Intensity of Someone's Emotional Reaction to the Initial