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Traumatic Event

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A traumatic event refers to any experience that causes intense physical, emotional, or psychological distress and has the potential to overwhelm an individual's ability to cope.

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