PTSD Diagnosis: Combat PTSD Quiz and Flashcards

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What percentage of people at risk, such as combat veterans and victims of violence and natural disasters, develop PTSD?

90%

40%

60% (correct)

80%

What is the time period for symptoms to occur for a diagnosis of PTSD?

1 year or more after the trauma

3 months or more after the trauma (correct)

6 months or more after the trauma

Within the first month after the trauma

What is the percentage of victims of rape who develop PTSD?

60%

70% (correct)

80%

50%

What is the percentage of people who recover from PTSD within 3 months?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of PTSD?

Hyper arousal Signup and view all the answers

What defense mechanism is characterized by attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or behaviors to someone else?

Projection Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that contribute to the development of dissociative disorder?

Neurological disorders, certain drugs, and psychiatric disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a common experience for individuals with dissociative disorder?

Feeling disconnected from oneself and the world Signup and view all the answers

What may trigger dissociative disorders in children?

Long-term physical, sexual, or emotional abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome for individuals with dissociative disorder who receive proper diagnosis and treatment?

The separate parts of their identity can merge to become one sense of self Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of dissociative identity disorder?

Having multiple distinct identities Signup and view all the answers

What can trigger dissociative disorders in adults?

Stress of war or natural disasters Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder?

A response to trauma that is too painful and overwhelming Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of a dissociative fugue episode?

Less than a day to several months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment for Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder?

To work out the underlying problems causing the disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of medication-facilitated interviews in the treatment of Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder?

To help recover traumatic memories Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of someone who has experienced a traumatic event and has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Responded with intense fear, helplessness, or terror Signup and view all the answers

What is the outlook for individuals with Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder?

The outlook is quite good, and the disorder often goes away on its own Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way that a person with PTSD re-experiences the trauma?

Conversations about the event Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of derealization experiences in Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder?

Everything around them feels fake, foggy, or dream-like Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of PTSD that involves staying away from things that remind the person of the traumatic event?

Avoidance of thoughts, feelings, or conversations associated with the trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of PTSD that involves being constantly on the lookout for potential threats?

Hypervigilance Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of PTSD that involves having trouble sleeping or staying asleep?

Difficulty falling or staying asleep Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of PTSD that involves feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from others?

Feeling detached or estranged from others Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with paranoid personality disorder?

They are constantly on guard and hyper vigilant Signup and view all the answers

What is a predisposing factor for paranoid personality disorder?

Parental antagonism and harassment Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of paranoid personality disorder?

Extremely oversensitive to the actions of others Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with paranoid personality disorder tend to view the world?

As a harsh and unkind place Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of paranoid personality disorder in terms of responsibility?

They do not accept responsibility for their actions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Can occur at any age, including during childhood
Up to 60% of people at risk, such as combat veterans and victims of violence and natural disasters, develop PTSD
Complete recovery occurs within 3 months for about 50% of people
Severity and duration of the trauma and proximity to the event are the most important factors affecting the likelihood of developing PTSD
1/4 of all victims of physical assault develop PTSD
Victims of rape have one of the highest rates of PTSD, approximately 70%

Symptoms of PTSD

Insomnia
Hyperarousal
Hypervigilance
Irritability
Angry outbursts
Losing a sense of connection and control over life
Symptoms occur 3 months or more after the trauma

Defense Mechanisms in PTSD

Hypervigilance
Irritability
Avoidance of activities, places, or people
Exaggerated startle response
Projection (delusional)
Denial (psychotic)

Dissociative Disorders

Feeling disconnected from oneself and the world around you
Forgetting about certain time periods, events, and personal information
Feeling uncertain about who you are
Having multiple distinct identities
Often form in children subjected to long-term physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
Stress of war or natural disasters can also trigger dissociative disorders

Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder

Feeling detached from thoughts, feelings, body sensations, or surroundings
Disconnect from reality becomes the reality is too painful and overwhelming
Defined by two sensation episodes: depersonalization (watching yourself from outside your body) and derealization experiences (everything around you feels fake, foggy, or dreamlike)

Treatment of Dissociative Disorders

A supportive environment
Psychotherapy
Sometimes hypnosis or medication-facilitated interviews
Treatment goals: merge separate parts of identity to become one sense of self

Personality Disorders

Cluster A

Paranoid: suspicious, hypersensitive, secretive
Schizoid: seclusive, indifferent, passive
Schizotypal: odd in thinking, bizarre fantasy, peculiar language

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others
More common in men than in women
Hereditary and parental antagonism & harassment are predisposing factors
Clinical features: constantly on guard, hyper vigilant, insensitive to others' feelings, avoids interactions, always feels others are taking advantage of them, extremely oversensitive, does not accept responsibility for their own behavior

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Test your knowledge of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a psychological condition that occurs in individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and characteristics of PTSD.

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