Question

which of the following best defines intergenerational trauma?
individual emotional trauma
trauma experienced by a single family
historical and cultural trauma passed down through generations
a collective societal response to crisis

Explanation:

Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of trauma - related effects across generations. It is not just an individual emotional trauma (which is limited to one person) or trauma experienced by a single family (narrower scope). While historical and cultural trauma passed down through generations is related, intergenerational trauma specifically emphasizes the collective societal response aspect in the context of how trauma is carried forward through family and social structures over generations.

Answer:

A. A collective societal response to crisis