Question

Angela has been brought up in a society that values an accumulation of assets, high income, and a high-prestige occupation. She has also been taught the value of hard work in a legitimate, legal line of work. However, Angela is finding it difficult to achieve any of this because of severe childhood poverty and trauma from living in a violent neighborhood. Angela's situation is an example of

Answer 1

Answer: Angela's situation is an example of PTSD.

Explanation:

Some children exposed to violence learn to resolve their own conflicts violently. Others seem to become desensitized to the violence, pain and suffering of others. Some take refuge in a shell, avoiding people and the world around them. Children who suffer long-term exposure are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Children who are exposed to violence on a regular basis often experience many of the same symptoms and lasting effects as the victims of violence, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. These children can feel emotional and physical aftershocks for months and even years later. They can relive the feeling again and again in their minds and be less able to function normally in their daily lives.