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Trauma is defined as a sudden, potentially deadly experience, often leaving lasting, troubling memories.

Type

Chapter

Book title

Encyclopedia of Trauma An Interdisciplinary Guide

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publication Date

19/06/2012

Pages

48 - 52

Keywords

Social Science