A rule of thumb for recovering from a rape or other violent experience states that the greater the force or brutality, the greater the psychological harm and:
a. Recovery time
b. Legal implications
c. Social dysfunction
d. Financial difficulty
A
Recovery time is directly related to the level of the attack.
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