Trauma Flashcards
What is a flashback in the context of PTSD?
A flashback occurs when the survivor suddenly re-experiences the traumatic event as if it were happening again in the present moment. This can be triggered by memories or other reminders of the trauma.
Why did the DSM-IV classify early severe reactions to trauma as a separate category?
a) To help with insurance coverage for immediate treatment
b) To ensure better prognosis for PTSD
c) To diagnose only those with long-term effects
d) To separate anxiety disorders from trauma reactions
a) To help with insurance coverage for immediate treatment
Which genetic factor has been associated with an increased likelihood of developing PTSD after witnessing a traumatic event?
a) Presence of two short alleles of the serotonin transporter gene
b) High IQ levels
c) Family history of PTSD
d) High levels of neuroticism
a) Presence of two short alleles of the serotonin transporter gene
Higher ____________ levels in children have been associated with decreased exposure to traumatic events.
intelligence
What role does the serotonin transporter gene play in the development of PTSD?
The serotonin transporter gene, particularly when it has two short alleles (SS), has been shown to increase the likelihood of developing PTSD after experiencing traumatic events, as it may make individuals more prone to stress and emotional reactions.
Which therapeutic approach involves creating a narrative of the traumatic event and reviewing it extensively?
a) Prolonged exposure therapy
b) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
c) Cognitive therapy
d) Constructivist-narrative therapy
a) Prolonged exposure therapy
Which therapy involves the client following the therapist’s moving fingers while thinking about their traumatic experience?
a) Cognitive therapy
b) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
c) Prolonged exposure therapy
d) Behavioral exposure therapy
b) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
What is the purpose of the constructivist-narrative approach in treating PTSD?
The constructivist-narrative approach helps patients reconstruct the story of their traumatic experience, changing the meaning they attach to it and developing adaptive coping strategies and a sense of survivorship.
Adjustment disorders are typically characterized by:
a) Severe symptoms of PTSD
b) Anxious or depressive reactions to life stress
c) An inability to form normal attachment relationships
d) Symptoms that last more than six months
b)
What is a key difference between adjustment disorder and PTSD?
a) Adjustment disorders involve traumatic events
b) Adjustment disorders are less impairing than PTSD
c) PTSD is milder than adjustment disorder
d) Adjustment disorder is a severe form of PTSD
b) Adjustment disorders are less impairing than PTSD
Describe the main difference between reactive attachment disorder and disinhibited social engagement disorder.
In reactive attachment disorder, the child avoids seeking comfort or care from caregivers and shows emotional withdrawal.
In contrast, disinhibited social engagement disorder involves the child approaching unfamiliar adults without inhibition, often engaging in inappropriate behaviors like going with strangers without checking with a caregiver.
During an episode of depersonalization, a person may experience:
a) A loss of sense of reality in the external world
b) A temporary loss of sense of their own reality
c) Memory loss of traumatic events
d) Feelings of extreme happiness and calm
b) A temporary loss of sense of their own reality
n depersonalization-derealization disorder, individuals are:
a) Completely detached from reality
b) In good contact with reality despite their experiences of unreality
c) Diagnosed with multiple personalities
d) Unable to recognize themselves or others
b) In good contact with reality despite their experiences of unreality
What is the main difference between depersonalization and derealization?
Depersonalization refers to feeling detached from one’s own body or thoughts, while derealization involves losing the sense of reality of the external world.
Which of the following best describes dissociative amnesia?
a) Inability to remember specific traumatic events
b) Total memory loss for one’s entire life
c) Memory loss related to a traumatic accident
d) Loss of memory only for recent experiences
a) Inability to remember specific traumatic events
