Responses to trauma

Question 1

Name some trauma related risk factors?

Answer 1

Man made events
Sudden and unexpected
Prolonged exposure
Perceived threat to life

Question 2

What is a freeze response?

Answer 2

When the limbic system judges that neither flight nor fight are possible and death or severe injury are inevitable

Question 3

What contributes to traumatic stress?

Answer 3

Overwhelming trauma
Threat to body safety
Witnessing death to a loved one
When someone experiences extreme fear or helplessness

Question 4

Symptoms of PTSD?

Answer 4

Re experiencing
Nightmares, flashbacks, physical sensations etc.
Cognitive disturbance
Low self esteem

Question 5

What is the limbic system made up of?

Answer 5

Hippocampus, amygdala and medial prefrontal cortex

Question 6

What is the function of the hippocampus?

Answer 6

Stores memories in the correct time place and context

Question 7

What is the function of the amygdala?

Answer 7

Stores emotionally charged memories.

Question 8

Function of the medial prefrontal cortex?

Answer 8

Regulates emotional and fear responses