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Exam Questions Ch.15 Trauma And Stressor-Related Disorders

Chapter 15: Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is most reflective of trauma?

a. Cognitive, physiological, and behavioral changes are common after a traumatic event.

b. Traumatic events are always intentional.

c. Only those who are the direct recipient of a traumatic event are impacted by trauma.

d. Manifestation of trauma is consistent among individuals.

Topic: Descriptions of Trauma and Stress

LO: 15.1

2. Last year Sally’s family was in a car accident. Her oldest daughter was hospitalized for about a month with serious injuries, but following physical rehabilitation she has returned to all her valued occupations. During the time of her daughter’s hospitalization and rehabilitation, Sally complained of tension headaches, anxiety, and at times feelings of being overwhelmed. Those symptoms have now resolved and she feels as if she’s “back to normal.” What type of stress does this best represent?

a. Reactive stress

b. Acute stress

c. Chronic stress

d. Traumatic stress

Topic: Stress

LO: 15.1

3. Individuals who experience more positive emotions, feel a sense of self-efficacy, and demonstrate flexibility when adapting to change are more likely to ___________.

a. Not experience trauma

b. Recover from trauma, stress, or adversity

c. Not recover from trauma; predisposing factors do not contribute to resilience and recovery

d. Avoid adverse experiences

Topic: Resilience, Occupational Participation, and Health

LO: 15.2

4. Samuel is a 7-year-old whose family experiences economic hardship. He has six siblings, all under the age of 10. His father left the family several years ago and his mother needs to work nights to provide for the family. One night when his mother was at work there was a fire in their apartment. Thankfully Samuel and his siblings all escaped without injury. Samuel’s teacher noted that about a month after the fire he started having difficulty concentrating during class and hadn’t been keeping up with his homework. This continued for about 5 months and then his school performance started to improve. Which stress-related disorder does this best describe?

a. Posttraumatic stress disorder

b. Disinhibited social engagement disorder

c. Reactive attachment disorder

d. Adjustment disorder

Topic: Adjustment Disorder

LO: 15.3

5. Six months ago Taylor witnessed his mother being shot and killed by his father. Since that time he has been re-experiencing the traumatic memory. It is more common that this occurs when watching a violent movie but can also occur when there is no trigger. Because of these flashbacks, he has found himself watching TV less and not spending as much time with his friends as a way to avoid triggers. Taylor often feels guilt about not being able to save his mother and shame regarding his father’s actions. He also tends to have an extreme neurophysiological stress response when confronted with these flashbacks. Which stress-related disorder does this best describe?

a. Posttraumatic stress disorder

b. Disinhibited social engagement disorder

c. Reactive attachment disorder

d. Adjustment disorder

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder

LO: 15.4

6. Maddie is 4 years old. She was abandoned by her mother at the age of 1 year and has been in and out of foster homes since that time. The longest she has been in one foster home is about 6 months. Her current foster parents have expressed concern because she will go up to random adult strangers and start talking to them and has even started following them when they end the conversation and leave the environment. Which stress-related disorder does this best describe?

a. Posttraumatic stress disorder

b. Disinhibited social engagement disorder

c. Reactive attachment disorder

d. Adjustment disorder

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder

LO: 15.6

7. Which of the following is a key principle of trauma-informed care?

a. Assuming decision-making capacity for your client

b. Provider support

c. Trustworthiness and transparency

d. Limited choices

Topic: Trauma-Informed Care

LO: 15.7

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Chapter Number:
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Created Date:
Aug 21, 2025
Chapter Name:
Chapter 15 Trauma And Stressor-Related Disorders
Author:
Catana Brown

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