Witnessing or surviving a violent attack and experiences associated with combat, warfare, or major disasters are examples of the types of events that are typically considered to be:

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Traumatic events are those that are emotionally and physically overwhelming, often causing feelings of fear, helplessness, or horror. Witnessing or surviving a violent attack, combat, warfare, or major disasters are prime examples of such events. Life change units and daily hassles refer to other types of stressors, and "Type A events" is not a commonly recognized term in psychology.

Witnessing or Surviving a Violent Attack and Experiences Associated with Combat