trauma & stress related

Question 1

A primary difference between Acute Stress Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is that PTSD involves the:
a.Absence of trauma-based psychotic symptoms
b.Presence of trauma-based psychotic symptoms
c.Continuation of trauma-based symptoms beyond one month
d.Continuation of trauma-based symptoms beyond six months

Answer 1

Continuation of trauma-based symptoms beyond one month

Question 2

Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders (TSRDs) that are developmental and primarily considered disorders of childhood are:
a.Acute Stress Disorder
b.Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder
c.Attachment Disorders
d.Adjustment Disorders

Answer 2

Attachment Disorders

Question 3

Vassar et al (2020) found that PTSD was largely represented in films by characters who suffered from experiences with:
a.Kidnapping
b.Auto accidents
c. War
d.Assault

Answer 3

War

Question 4

People who suffer a Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder (TSRD) sometimes exhibit dissociative symptoms. An example of a dissociative symptom is:
a.Survivor’s guilt
b.Depersonalization
c.Self-destructive behavior
d.Negative mood state

Answer 4

Depersonalization

Question 5

In the film American Sniper (2015), when Chris returns home the first time from Iraq, he shows signs of PTSD, the symptom was:
a.Substance use
b.Detachment
c.Aggression
d.Flashbacks

Answer 5

Detachment

Question 6

Approximately, what percent of individuals who experience severe trauma eventually develop significant acute stress or post-traumatic stress symptoms?
a. 50%
b.5%
c.15%
d.25%

Answer 6

15%

Question 7

During the last 30 years, what event has generated the highest number of cases with post-traumatic stress symptoms?:
a.incest
b.assault
c. auto accidents
d.war

Answer 7

auto accidents

Question 8

The largest number of trauma and stressor-related disorders diagnosed clinicians by are/ is:
a.Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
b.Acute Stress Disorder
c.Attachment Disorders
d.Adjustment Disorders

Answer 8

Adjustment Disorders

Question 9

According to DSM 5, post-traumatic stress disorder involves all of the following symptom categories, EXCEPT:
a.intrusion
b.avoidance
c.compulsions
d.arousal

Answer 9

compulsions

Question 10

According to Vassar (2020), an important psychological element that does not appear to be portrayed in films about PTSD is:
a.substance use
b.suicide
c.survivor’s guilt
d.help-seeking

Answer 10

help-seeking