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What is a common symptom of negative alterations in mood related to traumatic events?
What is a common symptom of negative alterations in mood related to traumatic events?
- Increased interest in daily activities
- Enhanced emotional stability
- Inability to remember significant aspects of the traumatic event (correct)
- Increased trust in others
Which of the following statements exemplifies a persistent negative belief about oneself after a traumatic event?
Which of the following statements exemplifies a persistent negative belief about oneself after a traumatic event?
- The world is full of opportunities
- I am bad (correct)
- I can learn from my mistakes
- Everyone deserves to be happy
How long must symptoms persist to consider them clinically significant in posttraumatic stress disorder?
How long must symptoms persist to consider them clinically significant in posttraumatic stress disorder?
- Indefinitely
- More than 1 month (correct)
- At least 6 months
- More than 1 week
Which of these is NOT a symptom of marked alterations in arousal and reactivity after trauma?
Which of these is NOT a symptom of marked alterations in arousal and reactivity after trauma?
What characterizes hypervigilance in the context of posttraumatic stress disorder?
What characterizes hypervigilance in the context of posttraumatic stress disorder?
Which of the following could potentially attribute the disturbance to a medical condition within the context of PTSD?
Which of the following could potentially attribute the disturbance to a medical condition within the context of PTSD?
What is an example of self-destructive behavior in the context of PTSD?
What is an example of self-destructive behavior in the context of PTSD?
Which symptom indicates feelings of detachment or estrangement from others following trauma?
Which symptom indicates feelings of detachment or estrangement from others following trauma?
What is one of the primary diagnostic criteria for Reactive Attachment Disorder?
What is one of the primary diagnostic criteria for Reactive Attachment Disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders?
What type of social neglect is specifically mentioned as a requirement for Reactive Attachment Disorder?
What type of social neglect is specifically mentioned as a requirement for Reactive Attachment Disorder?
Which of the following disorders is characterized by excessive emotional expressions interpreted as abnormal grief?
Which of the following disorders is characterized by excessive emotional expressions interpreted as abnormal grief?
What outcome is expected from a persistent lack of basic emotional needs being met in children?
What outcome is expected from a persistent lack of basic emotional needs being met in children?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Reactive Attachment Disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Reactive Attachment Disorder?
What is a key characteristic of reactive attachment disorder?
What is a key characteristic of reactive attachment disorder?
What is a diagnostic requirement for both Reactive Attachment Disorder and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
What is a diagnostic requirement for both Reactive Attachment Disorder and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
Which clinical characteristic is NOT typically associated with Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders?
Which clinical characteristic is NOT typically associated with Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders?
At what age should the diagnosis of reactive attachment disorder be made with caution?
At what age should the diagnosis of reactive attachment disorder be made with caution?
What behavior might indicate disinhibited social engagement disorder in a child?
What behavior might indicate disinhibited social engagement disorder in a child?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of reactive attachment disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of reactive attachment disorder?
What behavior is characteristic of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
What behavior is characteristic of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
Which factor is NOT included as evidence of insufficient care for a child diagnosed with Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
Which factor is NOT included as evidence of insufficient care for a child diagnosed with Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
What is a persistent feature of a disorder regarding its duration?
What is a persistent feature of a disorder regarding its duration?
What is a prerequisite developmental age for diagnosing Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
What is a prerequisite developmental age for diagnosing Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
What might Emily's behavior suggest regarding her emotional state?
What might Emily's behavior suggest regarding her emotional state?
Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of a child with disinhibited social engagement disorder?
Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of a child with disinhibited social engagement disorder?
Which of the following best describes the role of caregiving in the development of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
Which of the following best describes the role of caregiving in the development of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
What is the minimum duration for the symptoms of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder to be classified as persistent?
What is the minimum duration for the symptoms of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder to be classified as persistent?
How does the developmental age requirement relate to the diagnosis of reactive attachment disorder?
How does the developmental age requirement relate to the diagnosis of reactive attachment disorder?
What differentiates Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder from ADHD with social impulsivity?
What differentiates Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder from ADHD with social impulsivity?
Which statement about culturally inappropriate behavior in Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder is true?
Which statement about culturally inappropriate behavior in Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder is true?
What aspect of Jake's situation may contribute to a diagnosis of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
What aspect of Jake's situation may contribute to a diagnosis of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
What criterion must be met to consider symptoms as clinically significant?
What criterion must be met to consider symptoms as clinically significant?
How long after the termination of a stressor can symptoms of adjustment disorder persist?
How long after the termination of a stressor can symptoms of adjustment disorder persist?
Which of the following would NOT be classified as an Adjustment Disorder?
Which of the following would NOT be classified as an Adjustment Disorder?
Which symptom is primarily associated with the 'with depressed mood' subtype of adjustment disorder?
Which symptom is primarily associated with the 'with depressed mood' subtype of adjustment disorder?
What sets apart 'Acute' adjustment disorder from a 'Persistent (chronic)' adjustment disorder?
What sets apart 'Acute' adjustment disorder from a 'Persistent (chronic)' adjustment disorder?
What is meant by the term 'Unspecified' in the classification of adjustment disorders?
What is meant by the term 'Unspecified' in the classification of adjustment disorders?
In Sarah's case, what can her emotional distress following her move to a new city be characterized as?
In Sarah's case, what can her emotional distress following her move to a new city be characterized as?
Which of the following is a hallmark of adjustment disorder according to the specified criteria?
Which of the following is a hallmark of adjustment disorder according to the specified criteria?
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Study Notes
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Exposure to a traumatic or stressful event is a requirement for a diagnosis.
- Common symptoms include anhedonia, dysphoria, anger, aggression, and dissociation.
- Social neglect in childhood is a diagnostic criteria for both reactive attachment disorder and disinhibited social engagement disorder.
- Excessive grief, despair, and dysphoria beyond the normal grieving process can be a symptom of a mental disorder.
Reactive Attachment Disorder
- Children with RAD exhibit inhibited, withdrawn behavior towards caregivers.
- They rarely seek or respond to comfort when distressed.
- The disorder stems from a pattern of inadequate care during childhood.
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
- Children with DSED show unusually familiar behavior towards strangers.
- They exhibit reduced hesitation in interacting with unfamiliar adults and may readily leave with them.
- This disorder results from extreme lack of adequate care during the child's developmental years.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- PTSD develops after exposure to a traumatic event.
- Symptoms include intrusive thoughts, nightmares, avoidance behaviors, negative alterations in cognition and mood, and hyperarousal.
- The impact of the traumatic event must persist for more than a month.
Acute Stress Disorder
- Symptoms develop shortly after a traumatic event (within 3 months).
- The individual exhibits significant distress and impairment in their functioning.
- Must not meet the criteria for another mental disorder.
- Symptoms must persist for at least 1 day but not more than 4 weeks.
Adjustment Disorder
- The individual experiences emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a stressor.
- The distress or impairment must be significant and out of proportion to the stressor.
- The individual's symptoms do not meet criteria for other mental disorders.
- Symptoms persist for no longer than 6 months following the stressor.
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