Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A psychological outcome refers to the emotional, cognitive, or behavioral changes that occur as a result of experiencing certain events or circumstances.
A mental health disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event that leads to various symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.