Sarah recently became the victim of an armed robbery.She was walking to her car at night after working late when a man forced her,at gunpoint,to turn over her purse and withdraw money from her bank account using her ATM card.Sarah did not suffer any physical injuries.However,she has flashbacks of the robbery and has become mentally unstable.Sarah is suffering from:

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Sarah is experiencing psychic trauma, which is a psychological response to a traumatic event. This is characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, and difficulty coping with daily life. The other answer options do not accurately describe Sarah's situation. Vicarious trauma refers to the emotional impact of hearing about someone else's trauma, victim recidivism refers to someone who becomes a victim again, and compassion fatigue refers to burnout that can occur in professional helpers who work with traumatized individuals.

Sarah Recently Became the Victim of an Armed Robbery