Fright is the fundamental experience that binds together the papers and cases reported in this taxon, but beyond saying that, the specifics vary. In some instances, fright may be followed by a variety of symptoms, both physical and psychological, in the person who initially experienced the stimulus. In other instances, however, the relationship between fright and symptoms is more indirect and the designated victim is not the person who initially suffered the startling experience, but rather someone closely related, such as a child. Moreover, the symptoms may be either acute or relatively chronic.