Exam 2- Trauma Flashcards
What are automatic coping styles that protect people from anxiety and maintain self-image by blocking feelings, conflict, and memories
Defense mechanisms
Is denial a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is rationalization a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is displacement (ex: kick dog) a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is projection (made me do it) a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is compensation a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is reaction (feel compassion for someone you don’t like) a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is identification (adopt characteristics of another) a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is regression a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is undoing (compulsive response; wash hands of guilt) a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is isolation a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is splitting (viewing others as all good or all bad, no integration of qualities) a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is repression a defense mechanism?
Yes
Is sublimination a defense mechanism?
Yes
Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, family violence, accidents, natural disasters, war, medical issues and procedures can cause what disorder in children?
PTSD
Military trauma, natural disasters, human disasters, crime related events, and serious illness can cause what disorders in adults?
PTSD
Can witnessing violence, even if not directed at the person result in PTSD?
Yes, symptoms can take time to appear
Are recurrent vivid memories a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Are recurrent distressing dreams a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Are dissociative reactions (flashbacks, dissociation, depersonalization, derealization) a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Is intense distress following a trigger a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Is avoidance of situations associated with the traumatic event a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Is being hyper vigilant (increased alertness) a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Is being irritable a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Is self destructive behavior a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Is alteration in cognition and mood a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
What types of alteration in cognition and mood would be seen in a person with PTSD?
- Impaired memory of event
- Negative beliefs of self and others
- Lack of interest in usual activities
Is risky behavior a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Is aggression and anger a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
Are sleep issues a symptom of PTSD?
Yes
What is adjustment disorder a mild form of?
PTSD/ASD
ASD: autism spectrum disorder