Which symptom is NOT associated with Rape Trauma syndrome?

Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS) describes the psychological and physical effects that survivors may experience following a sexual assault. Symptoms associated with this syndrome often include a range of emotional and physical reactions.

The correct answer, which indicates that fever is not typically associated with Rape Trauma Syndrome, aligns with the understanding of how RTS manifests. Survivors of sexual assault may exhibit symptoms like gastrointestinal distress, muscle tension, and urinary discomfort—including itching during urination—which are responses to the trauma they have experienced. These symptoms relate to the body's stress response and psychological impact.

Fever, on the other hand, is generally a sign of an underlying infection or illness rather than a direct psychological or immediate response to trauma. While a survivor might develop a fever due to a concurrent medical condition or infection after the assault, it is not a direct consequence of the psychological trauma or the syndrome itself. This differentiation helps clarify that fever does not fit within the typical symptomatic profile of Rape Trauma Syndrome.