The cumulative emotional and psychological wounding over the lifespan and across generations emanating from massive group trauma experiences is called A. historical trauma. B. historical trauma response. C. forced assimilation. D. All of the above.

The cumulative emotional and psychological wounding over the lifespan and across generations emanating from massive group trauma experiences is called
A. historical trauma.
B. historical trauma response.
C. forced assimilation.
D. All of the above.

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Answer

• A. historical trauma.
  Explanation:

• Historical trauma is experienced by some cultures, races or ethnic groups.
• Historical trauma is usually inflicted by a dominant population either through colonialism, genocide or war.
• The various features that comprise a reaction to historical trauma are commonly called historical response trauma.
• Some of the features involved in response to historical trauma includes depression, self-destructive behavior, suicidal thoughts and gestures, and anxiety.

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