Brain Abnormalities in PTSD
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Which type of therapy has inconsistent results regarding the effects of rapid eye movements?

  • EMDR (correct)
  • Telepsychology
  • Psychological debriefing
  • Trauma-focused therapy

    • What has research found about single-session psychological debriefing?

  • It is effective for treating PTSD
  • It improves therapeutic alliance
  • It is comparable to face-to-face interventions
  • It worsens symptoms of PTSD (correct)

    • What did a systematic review find about the use of telepsychology for treating PTSD?

  • It is more effective than face-to-face interventions
  • It has no effect on attendance and dropout rates (correct)
  • It has barriers to developing a therapeutic alliance
  • It has inconsistent results in reducing PTSD symptoms

    • Which brain region is hypoactive in individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Ventromedial prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitter is typically decreased in individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological treatment is strongly recommended for individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Cognitive-behavior therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is hyperactive in individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is typically increased in individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological treatment is conditionally recommended for individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a type of therapy that has inconsistent results regarding the effects of rapid eye movements?

    <p>EMDR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has research found about the effectiveness of single-session psychological debriefing?

    <p>It is ineffective and worsens symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did a systematic review find about the use of telepsychology for treating PTSD?

    <p>It is comparable to face-to-face interventions in terms of effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is responsible for inhibiting the activity of the amygdala in individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Ventromedial prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is typically decreased in individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological treatment is conditionally recommended for individuals with PTSD?

    <p>Brief eclectic psychotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy has inconsistent results regarding the effects of rapid eye movements?

    <p>EMDR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has research found about the effectiveness of single-session psychological debriefing?

    <p>It is not effective and may worsen symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did a systematic review find about the use of telepsychology for treating PTSD?

    <p>It is comparable to face-to-face interventions in terms of effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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