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A person experiences a major house fire. They escape without physical harm, but they lose many of their possessions. Which of the following best explains why this event is classified as a traumatic stressor, rather than just a significant life change?
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A person experiences a major house fire. They escape without physical harm, but they lose many of their possessions. Which of the following best explains why this event is classified as a traumatic stressor, rather than just a significant life change?