Identify and describe a nationally known tragic event or events in which great harm was done to a group of people, such as the Columbine shooting, the 9/11 attacks, or Hurricane Katrina. Create a character that experienced this traumatic event. Do the following based on what you learned in this lesson:

Research the effects of traumatic events on survivors. Include at least three resources in your reference list and cite appropriately.

Describe what your character might experience as a result of the trauma (be specific and focus your answer on the symptoms described in the chapter).

How does what your character is experiencing differ from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and psychophysiological disorders such as phobias, panic disorder, GAD, etc. Be sure to define and explain the disorder(s) you discuss?