Date Rape & PTSD Flashcards
What is Date Rape?
forcing a victim into unwanted sexual activity through violence, verbal pressure or misuse of authority
Consequences
PTSD and/or symptoms of PTSD
Causes of PTSD?
- experiencing or seeing a traumatic event
- about death, injury, or sexual violation
- could also be caused by stressful experiences or just an inherited disease.
Symptoms?
- Intrusive memories
- avoidance
- negative changes in thinking and mood
- changes in physical and emotional reactions
Categorize?
- distressing memories of traumatic event
Intrusive memories
Categorize?
- reliving event/flashbacks
Intrusive memories
Categorize?
- dreams or nightmares
Intrusive memories
Categorize?
- emotional distress or physical reminders of trauma
Intrusive memories
Categorize?
- avoiding thoughts of trauma
Avoidance
Categorize?
- no reminders
Avoidance
Categorize?
- negative thoughts about self, other people, world around
Negative changes in thinking and mood
Categorize?
- hopelessness
Negative changes in thinking and mood
Categorize?
- memory problems
Negative changes in thinking and mood
Categorize?
- difficulty with relationships/feeling detached
Negative changes in thinking and mood
Categorize?
- lack of interest
Negative changes in thinking and mood