Understanding PTSD

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Symptoms are less severe than those of CIS
Avoidance of reminders of events and responses to normal events are numb (correct)
Symptoms persist for less than one month after the incident
Response pattern triggered by a similar stressor is different from the original event

What differentiates PTSD from CIS?

Symptoms of PTSD are less severe and persist for a shorter duration
Symptoms of PTSD are more severe and persist longer (correct)
Symptoms of PTSD are more severe but persist for a shorter duration
Symptoms of PTSD are less severe but persist longer

What can trigger a response in a person with PTSD?

A completely unrelated event
A pleasant memory
A similar sound, sight, smell, or sensation (correct)
A change in weather

How does PTSD affect a person's life?

It causes increased arousal and irritability (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might a person be experiencing healthy recovery from CIS rather than PTSD?

If they have no reaction to a similar sound, sight, smell, or sensation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between PTSD and CIS?

Symptoms of PTSD are more severe and persist longer than one month after the incident. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indication of healthy recovery from CIS rather than PTSD?

Reacting with the same intensity, fear, and anxiety as when the original event occurred (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can trigger a response in a person with PTSD?

A similar sound, sight, smell, or sensation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of PTSD?

Increased arousal with sleep difficulties (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between PTSD and CIS in terms of symptom duration?

Symptoms of PTSD persist longer than one month after the incident, while symptoms of CIS persist for a shorter duration. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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