Test Bank Chapter 4 Trauma- And Stressor-Related Disorders

Chapter 04 Test Bank

1. Which of the following is not a major symptom cluster in the definition of posttraumatic stress disorder? 

A. arousal symptoms

B. avoidance symptoms

C. substance abuse symptoms

D. re-experiencing symptoms

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 4.1 Describe the current diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

2. Biological, learning and cognitive models of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) all recognise that: 

A. PTSD is maintained by avoidance of reminders of the trauma.

B. PTSD develops in almost everyone who experiences a trauma.

C. PTSD is more common in men than in women.

D. PTSD is a fear-conditioned response.

E. None of the given options is correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 4.3 Compare the different models accounting for the development of PTSD.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

3. For posttraumatic stress disorder, the treatment with the best long-term outcome according to randomised controlled trials is: 

A. stress management.

B. imaginal exposure.

C. hypnotherapy.

D. supportive counselling.

E. prolonged exposure.

Blooms: Evaluation
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 4.4 Understand the components of effective treatments for PTSD and the current challenges in the treatment of PTSD.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

4. Which of the following is not a core feature of posttraumatic stress disorder? 

A. prolonged signs of grief

B. avoidance of stimuli related to the trauma

C. symptoms of re-experiencing the trauma

D. increased arousal

E. exaggerated startle response

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 4.1 Describe the current diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

5. Which of the following is a change to the PTSD diagnosis in the DSM-5? 

A. Acute stress disorder was added to the DSM-5.

B. The diagnosis of PTSD could be made following events that caused shock but were not life threatening.

C. The cluster group involving negative alterations in cognitions and mood was removed.

D. The term ‘traumatic stress’ was extended to include reactions such as guilt, anger and shame.

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 4.1 Describe the current diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

6. Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing PTSD after exposure to a trauma? 

A. a history of psychological problems pre-dating the trauma

B. male gender

C. ongoing stressors after the trauma

D. low social support after the trauma

E. more severe trauma

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 4.2 Identify the prevalence of PTSD and the course of posttraumatic stress responses.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

7. Which of the following options is not an example of a re-experiencing symptom of PTSD? 

A. intrusive memories

B. flashbacks

C. nightmares

D. avoidance

E. reliving the event

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 4.1 Describe the current diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

8. Studies have shown that the normative response following trauma is to: 

A. develop PTSD.

B. adapt to the experience.

C. develop acute stress disorder in the initial days following the event.

D. exhibit traumatic stress for longer than one month.

E. experience nightmares and shock for up to two weeks following the event.

Blooms: Evaluation
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 4.2 Identify the prevalence of PTSD and the course of posttraumatic stress responses.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

9. Based on research evidence, which of the following is more likely to result in PTSD? 

A. war-related trauma

B. natural disasters

C. interpersonal trauma

D. sudden accidents

E. None of the given options is correct.

Blooms: Evaluation
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 4.2 Identify the prevalence of PTSD and the course of posttraumatic stress responses.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

10. Which of the following options is an accurate description of the symptoms following trauma? 

A. It is common to experience PTSD-like symptoms in the initial weeks after trauma exposure.

B. It is common to experience PTSD symptoms on and off for six months.

C. It is common to have a diagnosis of PTSD in the first two weeks, but less common after two weeks.

D. It is common to develop symptoms of PTSD in the immediate aftermath, but only after interpersonal trauma.

E. None of the given options is correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 4.2 Identify the prevalence of PTSD and the course of posttraumatic stress responses.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

11. Which of the following is a component in the aetiology of PTSD? 

A. trauma

B. avoidance

C. impaired extinction learning

D. no opportunity to challenge threat beliefs

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 4.4 Understand the components of effective treatments for PTSD and the current challenges in the treatment of PTSD.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

12. In the treatment of PTSD, which pharmacological therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms? 

A. serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

B. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

C. tetracyclic antidepressants

D. None of the given options is correct.

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 4.4 Understand the components of effective treatments for PTSD and the current challenges in the treatment of PTSD.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

13. In the psychological treatment of PTSD, which of the following is a component of cognitive behaviour therapy for PTSD? 

A. psychoeducation

B. anxiety management

C. cognitive restructuring

D. imaginal exposure

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 4.4 Understand the components of effective treatments for PTSD and the current challenges in the treatment of PTSD.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

14. Attempts to prevent PTSD with early intervention have been challenged by: 

A. the variation in the types of trauma experienced.

B. the low rate of people who develop PTSD.

C. natural remission rates.

D. All of the given options are correct.

E. None of the given options is correct.

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 4.4 Understand the components of effective treatments for PTSD and the current challenges in the treatment of PTSD.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

15. In the current refugee crisis, there are 65 million refugees and internally displaced peoples. Regarding PTSD treatment, this event has highlighted: 

A. that the diagnosis of PTSD needs to be broadened.

B. that NDMA agonists are promising in treating large groups of people at one time.

C. the lack of resources to disseminate evidence-based treatments to a large number of people.

D. that PTSD differs between cultures.

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 4.4 Understand the components of effective treatments for PTSD and the current challenges in the treatment of PTSD.
Topic: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
 

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