Exam 3 Content Flashcards
PTSD used to be included in
the anxiety disorders chapter
PTSD is now included in
trauma and stressor related disorder
the rate of exposure to trauma far ….. the prevelence of ptsd
outweighs
do most people develop ptsd after trauma
no?
true or false : PTSD is the only possible psychological consequence of trauma
FALSE
what is criterion A
stressor
what is the stressor
person was exposed to death, threatened, actual or threatened serious injury or sexual violence
witnessing in person
indirect exposure to aversive details of event usually in professional duty
what is criterion B
intrusion symptoms
- recurrent involuntary and intrusive memories
- traumatic nightmares
- dissociative reactions
- intense or prolonged distress
- marked physiologic reactivity after exposure to trauma related stimuli
what are the four distinct symptom clusters of PTSD
intrusion
avoidance
negative alterations in cognitions and mood
alterations in arousal and reactivity
is ptsd diagnosed in the first month
NO
not within first month as immediate aftermath is high and normal
example of dissociative reaction
vetern at wedding story
wanted to be present
was taken out when reminded of vietnam war
what is critera c
avoidance
- trauma related thoughts or feelings
- trauma related external reminders that arouse recollections of the trauma ( people, places, conversations)
example of avoidance of thoughts or feelings
description was in war
nice day when event happened
driving to next destination
something happened and had to pull over
new lead vehicle
hit and improvise explosive device
therefore avoidant of anything joyful happy and light
if youre laughing your not paying attention people die
avoidance can look like
resilience
what is criteron d
negative alterations in cognitions and mood
- inability to recall key features
- persistent and often distorted negative beliefs
- distorted blame of self for causing it
-negative trauma related emotions
- markedly diminished interest in pre traumatic significant activity
- alienated
persisten inability to experience positive emotions
what is citerion e
alterations in arousal and reactivity
-irritable or aggressive behavior
- hyper vigilance
- exaggerated startle response
- problems in concentration
- sleep disturbance
what is cirteion f
persistance for more than one month
what is criterion g
- symptom related getting in the way
what are ptsd specifications
dissociative depersonalization or derealization
delayed expression: full diagnosis is not met until at least 6 months after the trauma although onset symptoms may occur immediately
what is complex ptsd
people who have diagnosis
pervasive traumatic event
coercive control and not being able to escape
sense of self is destroyed
“nothing I can do”
shame or guilt is more common
example of complex ptsd
torture, concentration camps, slavery, genocide, other forms of organized violence e
