Type 1 traumas are _______________

• A. secondary traumas
• B. acute or 'single-blow' traumatic stressors
• C. chronic illnesses
• D. daily hassles

Answer: (B)

Type I traumas describe a single, acute exposure to a traumatic event—something sudden and one-time that disrupts functioning. This includes experiences like a car crash, a violent assault, or a natural disaster that occurs once. Because the exposure is not ongoing, the stress response centers on that one incident rather than repeated exposure. That’s why the best description is acute or “single-blow” traumatic stressors. By contrast, secondary traumas refer to distress from witnessing others’ trauma, chronic illnesses are medical conditions, and daily hassles are minor, everyday stressors rather than traumatic events. Understanding this distinction helps guide how you assess and respond, with Type I typically needing immediate crisis-focused support for a single event.