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What are some common symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder?
What are some common symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder?
Who is more likely to experience severe post-traumatic stress disorder according to the text?
Who is more likely to experience severe post-traumatic stress disorder according to the text?
What category does post-traumatic stress disorder fall into according to the text?
What category does post-traumatic stress disorder fall into according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder as mentioned in the text?
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What type of event can trigger the development of post-traumatic stress disorder?
What type of event can trigger the development of post-traumatic stress disorder?
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What is the main reason an individual develops PTSD according to the text?
What is the main reason an individual develops PTSD according to the text?
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Why do individuals with PTSD show slower extinction in simple conditioning tasks?
Why do individuals with PTSD show slower extinction in simple conditioning tasks?
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Which part of the brain is mentioned as having increased neural activity in individuals with PTSD?
Which part of the brain is mentioned as having increased neural activity in individuals with PTSD?
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What role does the prefrontal cortex play in the development of PTSD according to the text?
What role does the prefrontal cortex play in the development of PTSD according to the text?
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How do traumatic events lead to the development of PTSD?
How do traumatic events lead to the development of PTSD?
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Study Notes
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- PTSD is a medical syndrome characterized by symptoms of anxiety, sleeplessness, nightmares, and social withdrawal.
- Frequently experienced by soldiers who return home from wars, with those who have experienced more extreme events during the war also experiencing more PTSD.
- Classified as a Somatoform Disorder, meaning physical symptoms that don't have a clear physical cause, but are psychological in origin.
- A severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a fearful event, such as the threat of death.
- Can be triggered by several traumas, including a strong association between situational factors and the traumatic event.
Neural Mechanisms of PTSD
- Develops due to the emotions experienced during the event, which produce neural activity in the amygdala.
- Victims of PTSD show slower extinction in simple conditioning tasks, indicating a lasting impact on emotional processing.
Key Features of PTSD
- Symptoms include anxiety, sleeplessness, nightmares, and social withdrawal.
- More severe symptoms are often experienced by those who have been through more extreme events.
- PTSD is a treatable condition, but can have long-lasting effects on emotional and psychological well-being.
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Learn about the medical syndrome of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its symptoms, and how it can affect individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Understand the relationship between war experiences and the severity of PTSD symptoms.
