trauma et al. Flashcards
What is the primary diagnostic criterion for Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders?
Exposure to a traumatic or stressful event
This category includes various disorders such as Reactive Attachment Disorder and PTSD.
What are the two main behavioral patterns in Reactive Attachment Disorder?
- Inhibited and emotionally withdrawn behavior toward adult caregivers
- Persistent social and emotional disturbances
These disturbances include minimal responsiveness, limited positive affect, and unexplained irritability.
What is a key requirement for diagnosing Reactive Attachment Disorder?
History of extreme insufficient care
Symptoms must onset before 5 years of age.
What characterizes Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
Inappropriate interactions with unfamiliar adults
Symptoms include reduced reticence, overly familiar behavior, and willingness to accompany strangers.
What is the duration requirement for PTSD symptoms to be diagnosed?
More than one month
Symptoms must cause significant distress or impaired functioning.
What are the four symptom types associated with PTSD?
- Intrusion
- Persistent avoidance
- Negative changes in mood or cognition
- Alterations in arousal and reactivity
Which brain abnormalities are linked to PTSD?
- Hyperactive amygdala
- Hypoactive ventromedial prefrontal cortex
- Reduced hippocampal volume
Some studies show increased hippocampal activity while others show decreased.
What is a strong recommendation for psychological treatment of PTSD according to the APA Clinical Practice Guideline?
Cognitive-behavior therapy
Other recommended therapies include cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure.
What does the APA Clinical Practice Guideline say about the effectiveness of telepsychology for treating PTSD?
Comparable to face-to-face interventions
Effectiveness includes symptom reduction and client satisfaction.
What is the diagnosis criteria for Acute Stress Disorder?
Exposure to actual or threatened death, severe injury, or sexual violation, with at least nine symptoms from five categories
Symptoms must last for three days to one month.
What is required for the diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder?
Death of a close person at least 12 months ago for adults
Symptoms must include intense yearning for the deceased and three or more additional symptoms.
What is Dissociative Amnesia?
Inability to recall important personal information not attributed to ordinary forgetfulness
Amnesia can be localized, selective, generalized, systematized, or continuous.
What characterizes Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder?
Persistent or recurrent episodes of depersonalization or derealization
Accompanied by intact reality testing.
What are the key features of Somatic Symptom Disorder?
One or more somatic symptoms causing distress or disruption in daily life
Accompanied by excessive thoughts or behaviors regarding the symptoms.
What does Illness Anxiety Disorder involve?
Preoccupation with having a serious illness despite having no or mild symptoms
Symptoms must be present for at least six months.
