A woman was bound, taken to a remote location, and raped at gunpoint. When found, she was examined and treated in the emergency department. Which aspect of this crisis produced the greatest amount of psychological trauma?
a. The threat to her life
b. Collection of evidence
c. Physical pain experienced
d. Being in a remote location
A
Psychological trauma associated with rape is produced by a number of factors. Of the options given, the threat to life is by far the most traumatic aspect of the crisis. The other options may, however, add significantly to the trauma.
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