Posted: August 17th, 2017

Which of the following phases of psychological reaction to rape is characterized by fear and flashbacks?

Which of the following phases of psychological reaction to rape is characterized by fear and flashbacks?
a) Heightening anxiety phase
During the heightened anxiety phase, the patient demonstrates anxiety, hyperalertness, and psychosomatic reactions, in addition to fear and flashbacks.
b) Acute disorganization phase
The acute disorganization phase is characterized by shock, disbelief, guilt, humiliation, and anger.
c) Denial phase
The denial phase is characterized by an unwillingness to talk.
d) Reorganization phase
The reorganization phase occurs when the incident is put into perspective. Some patients never fully recover from rape trauma.