18 Questions
What distinguishes chronic stress from other types of stress?
It grinds away over a long period
In acute stress disorder, how many symptoms need to be present from the five categories for diagnosis?
9
What are some common causes of chronic stress?
Ongoing poverty
Which situation can contribute to chronic stress according to the text?
Feeling trapped with no escape from stressors
What is a potential risk factor for developing acute stress disorder?
Repeated exposure to aversive details of traumatic events
What characterizes the stress response in acute stress disorder?
Nine or more symptoms from five different categories are present
What is the body's immediate reaction to a new challenge, event, or demand according to the text?
Acute stress
Which type of stress is characterized by persistent negative health effects and difficulty in changing lifestyle?
Episodic acute stress
What type of people are more likely to have episodic acute stress according to the text?
Pessimistic individuals
Which term refers to people who always seem to be having a crisis and exhibit irritability and anxiety?
People with episodic acute stress
What triggers the body's fight-or-flight response according to the text?
Acute stress
Which type of stress is described as the most common and a normal part of life?
Acute stress
What are the avoidance symptoms of PTSD?
Staying away from reminders of the traumatic event and avoiding related thoughts or feelings
How does emotional numbing manifest in PTSD?
By dampening emotions or making them nonexistent
What can trigger avoidance symptoms in a person with PTSD?
Things that remind the person of the traumatic event
Which symptom of PTSD can cause a person to change their personal routine?
Avoiding driving after a bad car accident
What are arousal symptoms in PTSD usually triggered by?
Things that remind one of the traumatic event
What characterizes exaggerated startle responses in PTSD?
Being easily startled by external stimuli
Learn about stress, its definition, and how the body reacts to it physically, mentally, and emotionally. Explore the different types of stress, including acute stress, and how they can impact individuals.
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