10 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of a traumatic stressor in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
A direct or indirect experience of actual or threatened death
When was PTSD first introduced as a diagnosis in the DSM?
1980
What is a common term used to describe the condition of soldiers suffering from PTSD during wartime?
Shell shock
What is a key difference between PTSD in DSM-IV and previous conceptualizations?
PTSD is viewed as a pathological response to an extreme form of stress
What is an example of a traumatic stressor that can lead to PTSD?
Experiencing a natural disaster
How can a person experience a traumatic event, according to the DSM?
By witnessing the event in person or directly experiencing it
What is the focus of crisis management in relation to PTSD?
Treating PTSD symptoms after a traumatic event
What is an example of an adjustment disorder subtype that is not classifiable as a specific subtype?
Unspecified
What is a common coping mechanism for individuals with PTSD?
Seeking social support from loved ones
What is the primary difference between PTSD and adjustment disorder?
PTSD is a response to a traumatic event, while adjustment disorder is a response to a non-traumatic event
Learn about Type 1 trauma, also known as big T trauma, which refers to single-incident traumas that are unexpected and come out of the blue. Understand how it can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and explore examples of such traumatic events. Test your knowledge on the causes and effects of Type 1 trauma.
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