a person reporting a forcible sexual assault has just been through an emotionally shattering experience and may be in shock. This is known as?

• A. Rape trauma syndrome
• B. Anger retaliation rapist
• C. Power assertive rapists
• D. Mass murder

Answer: (A)

Rape trauma syndrome describes the immediate emotional and psychological reactions a survivor may have after a forcible sexual assault, including shock and numbness. This concept focuses on the victim’s experience and response in the aftermath, helping explain why someone might seem emotionally shattered or dissociated right after the event. The other options refer to types of offenders or an unrelated act, so they don’t fit the description of the survivor’s reaction.