Alicia is a 10-year-old girl who was sexually abused by an uncle, is regularly hit by her mother, and has been sexually assaulted by her older brother. Which term accurately describes Alicia?

A. polyvictim
B. vicarious traumatization
C. multiculturalism
D. iatrogenic effect


A. polyvictim

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. case studies b. simple observation c. disguised observation d. simulation

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a. Den Posten b. Deutsch Poste c. Jyllands Posten d. Volkskrank

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What will be an ideal response?

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