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Abnormal Psychology: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) characterized as?

A twisting or concussion of the spine

A disease that primarily affects individuals in modern life

A syndrome of emotional reactions to extremely stressful events (correct)

A physical concussion caused by exploding artillery

What percentage of individuals exposed to natural disasters get PTSD?

20% to 50%

50% to 70%

Less than 10% (correct)

More than 90%

What is the term given to PTSD during World War I?

Shell Shock (correct)

Behavioral Genetics

Evolutionary Psychology

Railway Spine

What type of disasters have a higher percentage of individuals getting PTSD?

Human-engineered disasters Signup and view all the answers

What is the assumed cause of PTSD during the Industrial Revolution?

Twisting or concussion of the spine Signup and view all the answers

What is an evolutionary perspective on PTSD?

PTSD is a disease of modern life Signup and view all the answers

What can be seen as a susceptibility to stress that overwhelms our normal defense against threats?

PTSD Signup and view all the answers

What is a required symptom for a Major Depressive Episode?

Either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested by Nesse (1991, 2000) to be the purpose of depression?

To keep us from spending energy on activities that are unlikely to contribute to our fitness Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the idea that people who are depressed have a lower opinion of themselves and of their prospects for success?

Depressive Realism Signup and view all the answers

According to Evolutionary Psychology, what is necessary for depression to be effective?

Proper calibration of the depression threshold Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for depression that is more common in the winter?

Seasonal Affective Disorder Signup and view all the answers