Many Women Experience Paralysis During Sexual Assault

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 01:51 in Psychology & Sociology

Many people assume that during a sexual assault, the victim will fight back. But a new study from Sweden finds that, during an attack, it's common for victims to experience an innate, defensive reaction that renders them paralyzed.

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