Module 5: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
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According to the definition provided, what is a stressor?
View answer and explanationWhat percentage of female rape victims is estimated to report both acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms?
View answer and explanationFor a diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), what is the minimum duration that symptoms must be present?
View answer and explanationWhich category of PTSD symptoms includes distressing dreams and flashbacks related to the traumatic event?
View answer and explanationTo receive a diagnosis of Acute Stress Disorder, how many symptoms must an individual experience across the five specified categories?
View answer and explanationWithin what timeframe must an identifiable stressor have occurred for a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder?
View answer and explanationWhat is the defining feature of Prolonged Grief Disorder?
View answer and explanationAccording to DSM-IV criteria, what is the national lifetime prevalence rate for PTSD for U.S. adults?
View answer and explanationWhat percentage of individuals who experience a traumatic event are estimated to develop Acute Stress Disorder?
View answer and explanationAdjustment disorders are estimated to be the principal diagnosis for what percentage of individuals in outpatient mental health treatment facilities?
View answer and explanationThere is a high comorbidity rate between PTSD and other psychological disorders. Which of the following is listed as a common comorbid condition?
View answer and explanationWhat percentage of motor vehicle accident survivors who met the criteria for acute stress disorder went on to develop PTSD?
View answer and explanationAdjustment disorder has a high comorbidity rate with which category of conditions?
View answer and explanationProlonged grief disorder is commonly comorbid with several other conditions. Which of the following is NOT listed as a common comorbidity?
View answer and explanationWhat biological system is theorized to have over-involvement in the development of trauma and stress-related disorders?
View answer and explanationWithin the HPA axis response to a traumatic situation, what is the role of cortisol?
View answer and explanationAccording to the cognitive etiology of PTSD, what might predispose an individual to develop stress-related symptoms?
View answer and explanationWhat has been identified as a social protective factor for individuals prone to developing PTSD?
View answer and explanationWhich cultural group has been routinely identified in studies as experiencing a higher rate of PTSD?
View answer and explanationPsychological debriefing is a type of crisis intervention that typically requires individuals to discuss the traumatic event within what timeframe?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary goal of Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)?
View answer and explanationIn the TF-CBT acronym PRACTICE, what does the 'T' stand for?
View answer and explanationWhat is the standard 8-step approach to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) designed to treat?
View answer and explanationWhich World Health Organization (WHO) publication identified TF-CBT and EMDR as the only recommended treatments for individuals with PTSD?
View answer and explanationAccording to the text, what is the role of psychopharmacological interventions in the treatment of PTSD?
View answer and explanationFor a PTSD diagnosis, how many symptoms from the 'Negative alterations in cognition or mood' category must be present?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT listed as a modifier for Adjustment Disorder?
View answer and explanationWhat is the pooled prevalence of prolonged grief disorder suggested by a meta-analysis of studies, according to the text?
View answer and explanationIn the biological etiology of trauma disorders, which brain structure serves as the integrative system that elicits the physiological response to a traumatic situation?
View answer and explanationWhat is one theory explaining why early interventions like psychological debriefing may not be helpful for PTSD?
View answer and explanationIn the TF-CBT acronym PRACTICE, what is the purpose of the 'C: Co-joint family session'?
View answer and explanationWhich steps of the 8-step EMDR process are described as being specific to EMDR itself, rather than a combination of other therapies?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key difference in diagnostic criteria between PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder?
View answer and explanationHow is Adjustment Disorder different from PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder in terms of diagnostic symptoms?
View answer and explanationAccording to the epidemiology section, PTSD is more prevalent among females than males, with a prevalence rate of what for females?
View answer and explanationWhy are accurate prevalence rates for Acute Stress Disorder difficult to determine?
View answer and explanationPTSD shows a strong relationship with major neurocognitive disorders, which may be due to what factor?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary difference between imaginal exposure and in vivo exposure for treating trauma?
View answer and explanationIn what way is the treatment of flooding different from gradual exposure therapy?
View answer and explanationWhat is the typical number of sessions for EMDR treatment for adults as recommended by NICE?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following medication types are among the most common used to treat PTSD symptoms?
View answer and explanationIn the TF-CBT acronym PRACTICE, what does the 'R' stand for?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key symptom of PTSD that falls under 'Category 4: Alterations in arousal and reactivity'?
View answer and explanationIf a person's trauma symptoms begin immediately after an event but resolve completely within three days, what is the diagnostic conclusion?
View answer and explanationWhich of the trauma and stressor-related disorders discussed is described as the 'least intense'?
View answer and explanationWhat is the requirement for a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder if an individual's symptoms also meet the criteria for Major Depressive Episode?
View answer and explanationIn addition to intense yearning/longing, how many additional symptoms must an individual present with for a diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder?
View answer and explanationAccording to the DSM-5-TR, which groups have higher rates of PTSD compared to whites, likely due to exposure to past adversity and racism?
View answer and explanationOne theory regarding the cognitive etiology of PTSD suggests that individuals who identify life events as what, report more severe stress symptoms?
View answer and explanationWhat is the second step in the four-step general format for psychological debriefing?
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