History GCSE
Psychological trauma
What Psychological trauma means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Psychological trauma
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Returning veterans frequently faced severe psychological trauma, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Topics that use Psychological trauma
- Option 33: Key topic 4: Reactions to, and the end of, US involvement in Vietnam, 1964–75 - 3 The peace process and end of the war (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Diplomacy and negotiation
- Economic impact
- Military coercion
- Cold War geopolitics
- Domestic political pressure
- Human casualties
Using Psychological trauma in the exam
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