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What are the psychological affects of being held a hostage for a hour or two?
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Fear is the key: The effects will depend on - the background of the person in the situation, whether they have ever had problems with anxiety or depression and the nature of the hostage situation. The most important factor is did the person feel extreme fear that they might die or be seriously injured? If so, then they should watch for developing "flashbacks, " nightmares, periods of anxiety, avoiding people...
Answered 10/3/2016
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