Miguel survives a mass shooting. However, he loses his friends and family members in the incident. He feels emotionally numb, shows signs of withdrawal, and avoids going to school. He gets nightmares about the incident and starts drinking alcohol to forget about the stressful event. He feels depressed and has suicidal thoughts. In the context of children's age-related reactions to trauma, Miguel is likely to be:
A. between ages 12 and 17.
B. 5 years old.
C. 10 years old.
D. between ages 6 and 9.
Answer: A
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