PTSD Overview Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of a symptom of PTSD?

Avoidance of crowded places

Recurrent, involuntary and intrusive memories of the traumatic event (correct)

Difficulty falling asleep at night

Fear of trying new activities

What is a criterion for the diagnosis of PTSD?

Lack of interest in social activities

Fear of future events

Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of trauma (correct)

General anxiety about life

Which of the following is considered as a form of exposure to traumatic events for PTSD?

Learning that the traumatic events occurred to a person close to them (correct)

Experiencing a minor car accident

Hearing about a robbery in the neighborhood

Watching horror movies

What is a characteristic of persistent avoidance in PTSD?

Avoidance of distressing memories, thoughts or feelings of the event(s) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of PTSD related to cue exposure?

Intense physiological distress at cue exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of intrusive symptoms in PTSD?

Recurrent traumatic nightmares Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of Acute Stress Disorder?

Experiencing a traumatic event Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Adjustment Disorders?

Experiencing difficulty adjusting to a life change Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a form of exposure to traumatic events for PTSD?

Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of persistent avoidance in PTSD?

Avoidance of external reminders that arouse memories of event(s) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of PTSD related to cue exposure?

Marked physiological reactivity at cue exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of intrusive symptoms in PTSD?

Recurrent, involuntary and intrusive memories of the traumatic event Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the general population is affected by PTSD?

7-9% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a comorbidity commonly associated with PTSD?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of Acute Stress Disorder following a trauma?

3 days to 1 month Signup and view all the answers

What is the heritability of PTSD according to a twin study of Vietnam veterans?

0.40 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a developmental risk factor for PTSD?

Stress sensitization Signup and view all the answers

What are the changes in arousal and reactivity that can manifest in PTSD?

Irritability and reckless behavior Signup and view all the answers

What do critics argue about the definition of PTSD?

It focuses on individual variability in response to trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for developing PTSD during trauma?

Altered cognitive appraisal Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of PTSD-related changes in cognition and mood?

Inability to remember aspects of the traumatic event and persistent distorted cognitions Signup and view all the answers

What is a psychological vulnerability contributing to PTSD risk?

External locus of control Signup and view all the answers

What is a post-trauma risk factor for developing PTSD?

Presence of anger and shame Signup and view all the answers

What is a neurological vulnerability associated with PTSD?

Altered brain activity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Overview

PTSD is characterized by changes in cognition and mood, including inability to remember aspects of the traumatic event, persistent distorted cognitions, negative emotional state, and detachment from others.
Changes in arousal and reactivity in PTSD can manifest as irritability, reckless behavior, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response, concentration problems, and sleep disturbances.
PTSD affects 7-9% of the general population, with higher prevalence (60-80%) among trauma victims and specific groups such as combat veterans and sexual assault victims.
Comorbidities with PTSD include depression, other anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, somatization, and dissociative disorders.
Acute Stress Disorder, similar to PTSD, occurs with a presence of >9 of 5 categories of symptoms and lasts from 3 days to 1 month after trauma, causing significant impairment.
Critics argue that PTSD definition overlooks the individual's variability in response to trauma, focusing solely on the event itself.
Risk factors for developing PTSD include genetic predisposition, neurological vulnerabilities, developmental factors, psychological vulnerabilities, peritraumatic dissociation, cognitive appraisal, and biological reactions.
Genetic predisposition to PTSD is supported by a twin study of Vietnam veterans showing a heritability of .40 and neurological vulnerabilities such as low cortisol levels and altered brain activity.
Developmental risk factors for PTSD include stress sensitization, attachment styles, childhood adversity, and history of psychiatric illness.
Psychological vulnerabilities, such as lack of social support and external locus of control, as well as cognitive vulnerabilities, like negative attributional style and cognitive schemas, contribute to PTSD risk.
During trauma, risk factors include peritraumatic dissociation, altered cognitive appraisal, and biological reactions leading to HPA axis deregulation and shattered assumptions about the world's safety.
Post-trauma risk factors for PTSD include lack of social support, maladaptive coping strategies, and the presence of anger, shame, rumination, and negative appraisals of the event.

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Test your knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with this comprehensive overview quiz. Explore the key symptoms, prevalence, comorbidities, risk factors, and criticisms associated with PTSD, as well as the similarities and differences with Acute Stress Disorder. Gain insight into the complexities of PTSD and its impact on individuals.