L2 PTSD

Question 1

diagnostic DSM-V criteria

Answer 1

A: trauma
B: re-experiences
C: avoidance
D: negative alterations in cognition and mood
E: marked alterations in arousal and reactivity

Question 2

Criterium A trauma is exposure to

Answer 2

1. actual or threatened death
2. serious injury
3. sexual violation

Question 3

type-I-traum

Answer 3

short term

Question 4

type-II-traums

Answer 4

long-term

Question 5

implications for treatment

Answer 5

1. focus on altering negative beliefs
2. enhance the contextualization and integration of trauma memories
3. develop adaptive coping strategies

Question 6

main cognitions in PTSD that are disturbed

Answer 6

1. The world is a dangerous place
2. I am a weak person

Question 7

mental defeat

Answer 7

perceived loss of all psychological autonomy

Question 8

broad or narrow definition in DSM

Answer 8

broad

Question 9

subtypes in DSM

Answer 9

dissociative sybtype and preschool subtype (6 years or younger)

Question 10

major difficulties complex PTSS

Answer 10

1. externalizing behavioral difficulties
2. emotional dysregulation
3. interpersonal difficulties
4. somatization
5. cognitive difficulties

Question 11

core components prolonged exposure

Answer 11

1. psychoeducation
2. breathing retaining
3. approaching safe situations (exposure in vivo)
4. recounting trauma memories (imaginal exposure)

Question 12

what to do when overengagement occurs during exposure

Answer 12

1. past instead of present tense
2. eyes open instead of closed