Rape trauma syndrome

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Rape Trauma Syndrome (pronunciation: /reɪp ˈtrɔːmə ˈsɪndroʊm/) is a psychological condition often experienced by victims of sexual assault. The term was first coined by Ann Wolbert Burgess and Lynda Lytle Holmstrom in 1974.

Etymology

The term "Rape Trauma Syndrome" (RTS) was first used in the medical literature by Ann Wolbert Burgess and Lynda Lytle Holmstrom in 1974. The term is derived from the words "rape", which is from the Latin rapere meaning "to seize or take by force", "trauma", from the Greek traumatikos meaning "pertaining to a wound", and "syndrome", from the Greek syndromos meaning "running together".

Definition

Rape Trauma Syndrome is a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that often affects victims of sexual assault. It is characterized by a range of physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms that can occur in the aftermath of a sexually traumatic event.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Rape Trauma Syndrome can be divided into two phases: the acute phase and the long-term reorganization phase.

Acute Phase

The acute phase occurs immediately after the assault and is characterized by a range of emotional reactions such as shock, fear, and disbelief.

Long-term Reorganization Phase

The long-term reorganization phase involves the process of the victim gradually coming to terms with the assault and finding ways to cope with the trauma.

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