Stress Disorders

Which two systems in the body are activated by the hypothalamus to produce arousal and fear reactions?

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system in the context of the fight-or-flight response?

For a diagnosis of acute stress disorder to be assigned according to DSM-IV-TR, within what timeframe must the symptoms begin and how long must they last?

What percentage of cases of acute stress disorder are estimated to develop into posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

According to surveys, what is the annual prevalence of stress disorders in the United States?

How much more likely are women than men to develop stress disorders?

According to the RAND Corporation study of military service members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, what percentage reported symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder?

What is the term for the use of brutal, degrading, and disorienting strategies to reduce victims to a state of utter helplessness?

According to the text, what percentage of torture victims are estimated to develop posttraumatic stress disorder?

What have researchers found regarding the activity of the hormone cortisol and the neurotransmitter norepinephrine in survivors of severe stress?

Which two brain structures, which send and receive messages to each other, are identified as being part of a brain circuit that may contribute to posttraumatic stress reactions?

What factor is NOT listed as a potential reason why some people develop a psychological stress disorder while others do not?

According to the text, why might Hispanic Americans be more vulnerable to posttraumatic stress disorder?

What is the general finding regarding the relationship between the severity of a trauma and the likelihood of developing a stress disorder?

What is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)?

What is the central debate surrounding the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)?

What is the name for a form of group therapy where veterans meet to share experiences and feelings in an atmosphere of mutual support?

What did research on hospitalized burn victims reveal about the effectiveness of psychological debriefing?

What is the current clinical perspective on psychological debriefing, according to the text?

What is the defining characteristic of psychophysiological disorders that distinguishes them from 'apparent' physical illnesses like factitious disorders?

Approximately how many people in the United States currently suffer from asthma, a condition often caused by an interaction of stress and physiological factors?

What are the two major types of chronic headaches described in the text?

What percentage of coronary heart disease cases, the leading cause of death for adults over 35, are related to an interaction of psychosocial and physiological factors?

Which personality style, characterized by being consistently angry, cynical, driven, and impatient, is believed to contribute to psychophysiological disorders like coronary heart disease?

What is the area of study called that uncovers the links between psychosocial stress, the immune system, and health?

What are lymphocytes?

How does prolonged stress affect the immune system, according to the biochemical explanation in the text?

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral change caused by stress that can indirectly affect the immune system?

What is the field of treatment that combines psychological and physical approaches to treat or prevent medical problems called?

Which psychological intervention involves teaching people to pay attention to their thoughts and feelings with detachment and without judgment, and is particularly applied for severe pain?

In the DSM-5 proposals, where were acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder suggested to be moved?

What is a stressor?

What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) pathway?

How many rape victims in one study qualified for a clinical diagnosis of acute stress disorder when observed around 12 days after the assault?

What is the defining feature of 'adjustment disorders' as described in the PsychWatch section?

According to a study on cortisol levels, what was the finding in babies born to mothers who had developed PTSD after the September 11 attacks?

What is a key finding regarding social support and recovery from trauma like rape?

What is the key difference between ulcers and asthma as psychophysiological disorders?

What does a landmark study on stress and the common cold, involving administering nasal drops with cold viruses, reveal?

Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for producing antibodies, the protein molecules that mark antigens for destruction?

What is one shortcoming of the Social Adjustment Rating Scale developed by Holmes and Rahe?

According to the 'Hispanic Health Paradox,' what is the general health status of Hispanic Americans compared to white and African Americans, despite economic disadvantages?

What did a study comparing men with a repressive coping style to others find when they were stressed?

In the DSM-5 proposals, what new disorder was suggested to be created for children with an ongoing pattern of temper outbursts, depression, and anger?

What is the primary goal of stress inoculation training?

In studies of Vietnam veterans, what percentage still experience posttraumatic stress symptoms like flashbacks and nightmares?

In the proposed DSM-5 changes, what was the primary reason for creating a new category called 'Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders'?

What did a RAND Corporation study find about veterans with multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq?

How much more likely are poor people than wealthier people to experience social phobia?

What is the key conclusion from the 'MediaSpeak' article 'The Poverty Clinic' about the relationship between childhood trauma and health?