Exam 2- Trauma

Question 1

What are automatic coping styles that protect people from anxiety and maintain self-image by blocking feelings, conflict, and memories

Answer 1

Defense mechanisms

Question 2

Is denial a defense mechanism?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Is rationalization a defense mechanism?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Is displacement (ex: kick dog) a defense mechanism?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Is projection (made me do it) a defense mechanism?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Is compensation a defense mechanism?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Is reaction (feel compassion for someone you don’t like) a defense mechanism?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Is identification (adopt characteristics of another) a defense mechanism?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Is regression a defense mechanism?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Is undoing (compulsive response; wash hands of guilt) a defense mechanism?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

Is isolation a defense mechanism?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

Is splitting (viewing others as all good or all bad, no integration of qualities) a defense mechanism?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Is repression a defense mechanism?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Is sublimination a defense mechanism?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, family violence, accidents, natural disasters, war, medical issues and procedures can cause what disorder in children?

Answer 15

PTSD

Question 16

Military trauma, natural disasters, human disasters, crime related events, and serious illness can cause what disorders in adults?

Answer 16

PTSD

Question 17

Can witnessing violence, even if not directed at the person result in PTSD?

Answer 17

Yes, symptoms can take time to appear

Question 18

Are recurrent vivid memories a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Are recurrent distressing dreams a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

Are dissociative reactions (flashbacks, dissociation, depersonalization, derealization) a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

Is intense distress following a trigger a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

Is avoidance of situations associated with the traumatic event a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

Is being hyper vigilant (increased alertness) a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

Is being irritable a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

Is self destructive behavior a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

Is alteration in cognition and mood a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

What types of alteration in cognition and mood would be seen in a person with PTSD?

Answer 27

- Impaired memory of event - Negative beliefs of self and others - Lack of interest in usual activities

Question 28

Is risky behavior a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

Is aggression and anger a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 29

Yes

Question 30

Are sleep issues a symptom of PTSD?

Answer 30

Yes

Question 31

What is adjustment disorder a mild form of?

Answer 31

PTSD/ASD | ASD: autism spectrum disorder