Katie and Jessica were in their first year of university when a gunman killed six students on campus. Katie suppressed her negative emotions of the event, and Jessica accepted the situation as an event that cannot be changed. Which of the following is most likely true regarding their responses?

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Katie's suppression of negative emotions suggests that she may have difficulty processing and coping with the trauma of the event. On the other hand, Jessica's acceptance of the situation as unchangeable may indicate a lack of processing or emotional numbing, which could also lead to difficulties in dealing with the trauma. Therefore, it is likely that Katie will struggle with the situation while Jessica will be able to deal with it successfully.

Katie and Jessica Were in Their First Year of University