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Module 5: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

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Question 1

According to the definition provided, what is a stressor?

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Question 2

What percentage of female rape victims is estimated to report both acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms?

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Question 3

For a diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), what is the minimum duration that symptoms must be present?

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Question 4

Which category of PTSD symptoms includes distressing dreams and flashbacks related to the traumatic event?

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Question 5

To receive a diagnosis of Acute Stress Disorder, how many symptoms must an individual experience across the five specified categories?

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Question 6

Within what timeframe must an identifiable stressor have occurred for a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder?

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Question 7

What is the defining feature of Prolonged Grief Disorder?

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Question 8

According to DSM-IV criteria, what is the national lifetime prevalence rate for PTSD for U.S. adults?

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Question 9

What percentage of individuals who experience a traumatic event are estimated to develop Acute Stress Disorder?

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Question 10

Adjustment disorders are estimated to be the principal diagnosis for what percentage of individuals in outpatient mental health treatment facilities?

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Question 11

There is a high comorbidity rate between PTSD and other psychological disorders. Which of the following is listed as a common comorbid condition?

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Question 12

What percentage of motor vehicle accident survivors who met the criteria for acute stress disorder went on to develop PTSD?

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Question 13

Adjustment disorder has a high comorbidity rate with which category of conditions?

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Question 14

Prolonged grief disorder is commonly comorbid with several other conditions. Which of the following is NOT listed as a common comorbidity?

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Question 15

What biological system is theorized to have over-involvement in the development of trauma and stress-related disorders?

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Question 16

Within the HPA axis response to a traumatic situation, what is the role of cortisol?

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Question 17

According to the cognitive etiology of PTSD, what might predispose an individual to develop stress-related symptoms?

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Question 18

What has been identified as a social protective factor for individuals prone to developing PTSD?

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Question 19

Which cultural group has been routinely identified in studies as experiencing a higher rate of PTSD?

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Question 20

Psychological debriefing is a type of crisis intervention that typically requires individuals to discuss the traumatic event within what timeframe?

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Question 21

What is the primary goal of Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)?

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Question 22

In the TF-CBT acronym PRACTICE, what does the 'T' stand for?

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Question 23

What is the standard 8-step approach to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) designed to treat?

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Question 24

Which World Health Organization (WHO) publication identified TF-CBT and EMDR as the only recommended treatments for individuals with PTSD?

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Question 25

According to the text, what is the role of psychopharmacological interventions in the treatment of PTSD?

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Question 26

For a PTSD diagnosis, how many symptoms from the 'Negative alterations in cognition or mood' category must be present?

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Question 27

Which of the following is NOT listed as a modifier for Adjustment Disorder?

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Question 28

What is the pooled prevalence of prolonged grief disorder suggested by a meta-analysis of studies, according to the text?

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Question 29

In the biological etiology of trauma disorders, which brain structure serves as the integrative system that elicits the physiological response to a traumatic situation?

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Question 30

What is one theory explaining why early interventions like psychological debriefing may not be helpful for PTSD?

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Question 31

In the TF-CBT acronym PRACTICE, what is the purpose of the 'C: Co-joint family session'?

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Question 32

Which steps of the 8-step EMDR process are described as being specific to EMDR itself, rather than a combination of other therapies?

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Question 33

What is the key difference in diagnostic criteria between PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder?

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Question 34

How is Adjustment Disorder different from PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder in terms of diagnostic symptoms?

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Question 35

According to the epidemiology section, PTSD is more prevalent among females than males, with a prevalence rate of what for females?

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Question 36

Why are accurate prevalence rates for Acute Stress Disorder difficult to determine?

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Question 37

PTSD shows a strong relationship with major neurocognitive disorders, which may be due to what factor?

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Question 38

What is the primary difference between imaginal exposure and in vivo exposure for treating trauma?

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Question 39

In what way is the treatment of flooding different from gradual exposure therapy?

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Question 40

What is the typical number of sessions for EMDR treatment for adults as recommended by NICE?

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Question 41

Which of the following medication types are among the most common used to treat PTSD symptoms?

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Question 42

In the TF-CBT acronym PRACTICE, what does the 'R' stand for?

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Question 43

What is a key symptom of PTSD that falls under 'Category 4: Alterations in arousal and reactivity'?

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Question 44

If a person's trauma symptoms begin immediately after an event but resolve completely within three days, what is the diagnostic conclusion?

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Question 45

Which of the trauma and stressor-related disorders discussed is described as the 'least intense'?

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Question 46

What is the requirement for a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder if an individual's symptoms also meet the criteria for Major Depressive Episode?

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Question 47

In addition to intense yearning/longing, how many additional symptoms must an individual present with for a diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder?

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Question 48

According to the DSM-5-TR, which groups have higher rates of PTSD compared to whites, likely due to exposure to past adversity and racism?

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Question 49

One theory regarding the cognitive etiology of PTSD suggests that individuals who identify life events as what, report more severe stress symptoms?

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Question 50

What is the second step in the four-step general format for psychological debriefing?

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