Question 1

Which of the following are NOT identified in the text as symptoms of acute stress and posttraumatic disorders?

Accepted Answer

Conversion reactions and somatic symptom pain are not specifically mentioned as symptoms of acute stress and posttraumatic disorders in the text.

Question 2

Mary was raped outside a local movie theater four months ago.Since then, she constantly imagines the circumstances of the rape, is afraid to go to the movies or the mall and avoids doing so, and has frequent nightmares about being raped.Mary's reaction would be classified as a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Mary's symptoms of constantly imagining the circumstances of the rape, avoiding certain places, and having frequent nightmares are all characteristic of posttraumatic stress disorder, which often develops after experiencing a traumatic event such as rape. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves recurring and persistent thoughts or compulsive behaviors, while acute stress disorder involves symptoms that develop immediately after a traumatic event and last for up to a month. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions in memory, consciousness, or identity.

Question 3

Jeremy is unable to recall who he is or where he lives.If Jeremy's only symptom is this loss of memory, and if he has not experienced any physical trauma to the brain, his amnesia would be considered a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes dissociative amnesia, where an individual is unable to remember important personal information, usually caused by severe stress or trauma, rather than physical damage to the brain. Somatic symptom disorder involves physical symptoms that cannot be explained by medical conditions, anxiety disorder involves excessive worry and fear, and delusional disorder involves false beliefs that are maintained despite evidence to the contrary.

Question 4

Regarding adjustment disorders and anxiety disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false because people with adjustment disorders do not generate their own misery. Adjustment disorders are a response to a stressor, such as a major life change or event, and the individual's reaction is generally proportional to the stressor. The symptoms can include anxiety, depression, and other emotional or behavioral changes. It is not accurate to say that the individual is creating their own problems regardless of external circumstances.

Question 5

Which of the following disorders are defined as significant emotional disturbances caused by the occurrence of horrible events outside the range of normal human experiences, such as earthquakes, child molestation, or terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder are both defined as significant emotional disturbances caused by the occurrence of horrific events outside of the range of normal human experiences.

Question 6

Regarding dissociative disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is not a type of dissociative disorder. It is a separate diagnosis that involves disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions in memory, consciousness, identity, or perception of the environment.

Question 7

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts more than one month or even years following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disturbance that lasts more than one month or even years following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them. Agoraphobia is a fear of open or public places, dissociative disorder involves a disruption of consciousness or awareness, and acute stress disorder is a short-term reaction to a traumatic event.

Question 8

Ron served in Afghanistan as part of a special operations team that was pinned down for nearly 20 hours by enemy fire.After 18 months, he continued to relive the episode.This is a symptom of

Accepted Answer

The fact that Ron is continuing to relive a traumatic event after a significant amount of time has passed, suggests that he may be experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, and it can cause symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts that can persist long after the trauma occurred. Generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia are anxiety disorders that can cause symptoms such as excessive worry or fear, but they are not typically associated with specific traumatic events. Dissociative fugue is a rare dissociative disorder characterized by amnesia and wandering behavior, and it does not correlate with Ron's symptoms.

Question 9

Regarding acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder lasts less than one month, not more than three months.

Question 10

Regarding dissociative disorders, forgetting personal identity and fleeing unpleasant situations appear to be defenses against

Accepted Answer

Forgetting personal identity and fleeing unpleasant situations are symptomatic of dissociative disorders that can be seen as a defense mechanism against intolerable anxiety.

Question 11

Aaron's home was destroyed in a tornado a week ago.Right after the tornado, Aaron had difficulty sleeping and had frequent nightmares about tornadoes when he did go to sleep.He also experienced difficulty concentrating at work and became visibly nervous whenever he saw the wind blowing harder than a breeze.Three weeks after the tornado, Aaron appears to be settling down and is sleeping better and able to function at work like before the tornado.Aaron suffered from a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Aaron's symptoms align with acute stress disorder, characterized by immediate stress reactions following a traumatic event, which typically resolve within a short period, as seen in Aaron's case.

Question 12

Which disorder involves aloss of memory, either partial or complete, for important information related to one's personal identity as a defense against intolerable anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative amnesia involves a loss of memory, either partial or complete, for important information related to one's personal identity as a defense against intolerable anxiety. Anterograde amnesia involves difficulty forming new memories, while retrograde amnesia involves difficulty recalling past memories. Conversion disorder involves physical symptoms without any physiological cause.

Question 13

Acute stress disorder and PTSD can be distinguished from each other by

Accepted Answer

The key distinction between acute stress disorder and PTSD is the length of time the symptoms last. Acute stress disorder involves symptoms that last from 3 days to 1 month after a traumatic event, whereas PTSD involves symptoms that persist for more than 1 month after the event. The severity of the stress, whether the anxiety is free-floating, and whether dissociative behavior is observed are not the main factors that distinguish the two disorders.

Question 14

Doris was in a car accident in which her friend was killed.Although Doris's physical injuries were minor and did not involve head trauma, she was unable to remember who she was or what had happened for a week afterward.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Doris's inability to remember who she was or what had happened after the car accident suggests dissociative amnesia, which is a type of dissociative disorder characterized by memory loss or amnesia that is not due to typical forgetting or neurological impairments.

Question 15

After Linda's husband of 25 years suddenly filed for divorce and moved in with his secretary, Linda not only had to deal with financial difficulties due to her husband not wanting to share the marital assets but also with losing many of the friends they had shared.Upon selling the house, Linda had to move to a small apartment and take on a second part-time job, while looking for a full-time job.During the next several months, Linda grew increasingly more irritable, anxious, apathetic, and depressed.She had trouble sleeping, lost her appetite, and suffered from frequent head and neck aches.At the insistence of a new friend, Linda sought counseling.It has now been over a year since the divorce, and Linda is almost back emotionally and physically to her "old" self.Linda's counselor most likely diagnosed Linda as having a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Linda's symptoms are consistent with an adjustment disorder, which is a common diagnosis after a life-changing event such as divorce. Symptoms may include irritability, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and physical complaints. Additionally, Linda's symptoms have improved over time, which is typical for an adjustment disorder.

Question 16

Up to what percent of military veterans returning from wars develop PTSD, including soldiers involved in combat inIraq and Afghanistan?​

Accepted Answer

Up to 20 percent of military veterans returning from wars, including those involved in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, develop PTSD.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a dissociative disorder?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is categorized as a psychotic disorder, not a dissociative disorder. Fugue, multiple personality, and amnesia are all types of dissociative disorders.

Question 18

Regarding acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can last much longer than six months, and its duration varies widely among individuals. Some people may experience symptoms for years or even a lifetime without appropriate treatment.

Question 19

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts up to one month following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder is a psychological disturbance that lasts up to one month following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them. It is characterized by symptoms such as dissociation, re-experiencing of the trauma, avoidance behavior, and increased arousal. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing. Dissociative disorder is a category of mental disorders characterized by disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception. Posttraumatic stress disorder is a psychological disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, and is characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance behavior, but it lasts longer than one month.

Question 20

Tony has frequent, intrusive recollections of his combat experiences in Vietnam that occurred almost 40 years ago.He has episodes of insomnia due to frequent nightmares about his experiences.Tony also avoids particular situations, like war movies and firework displays because he becomes so tense.It is most likely that Tony is suffering from a(n)___________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Tony's symptoms suggest that he is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as combat or other life-threatening situations. Tony's frequent recollections, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors are all common symptoms of PTSD. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive worry and anxiety about a variety of everyday situations, and acute stress disorder involves similar symptoms to PTSD but for a shorter period of time. Dissociative fugue is a rare disorder in which individuals lose their memories and sense of identity, typically in response to a traumatic event, but this does not seem to be the case with Tony.

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders.

Which of the following are NOT identified in the text as symptoms of acute stress and posttraumatic disorders?

Jeremy is unable to recall who he is or where he lives.If Jeremy's only symptom is this loss of memory, and if he has not experienced any physical trauma to the brain, his amnesia would be considered a(n) __________ disorder.

Regarding adjustment disorders and anxiety disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following disorders are defined as significant emotional disturbances caused by the occurrence of horrible events outside the range of normal human experiences, such as earthquakes, child molestation, or terrorism?

Regarding dissociative disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts more than one month or even years following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Ron served in Afghanistan as part of a special operations team that was pinned down for nearly 20 hours by enemy fire.After 18 months, he continued to relive the episode.This is a symptom of

Regarding acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding dissociative disorders, forgetting personal identity and fleeing unpleasant situations appear to be defenses against

Which disorder involves aloss of memory, either partial or complete, for important information related to one's personal identity as a defense against intolerable anxiety?

Acute stress disorder and PTSD can be distinguished from each other by

Doris was in a car accident in which her friend was killed.Although Doris's physical injuries were minor and did not involve head trauma, she was unable to remember who she was or what had happened for a week afterward.This is an example of

Up to what percent of military veterans returning from wars develop PTSD, including soldiers involved in combat inIraq and Afghanistan?

Which of the following is NOT a dissociative disorder?

Regarding acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts up to one month following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders.

Which of the following are NOT identified in the text as symptoms of acute stress and posttraumatic disorders?

Jeremy is unable to recall who he is or where he lives.If Jeremy's only symptom is this loss of memory, and if he has not experienced any physical trauma to the brain, his amnesia would be considered a(n) __________ disorder.

Regarding adjustment disorders and anxiety disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following disorders are defined as significant emotional disturbances caused by the occurrence of horrible events outside the range of normal human experiences, such as earthquakes, child molestation, or terrorism?

Regarding dissociative disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts more than one month or even years following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Ron served in Afghanistan as part of a special operations team that was pinned down for nearly 20 hours by enemy fire.After 18 months, he continued to relive the episode.This is a symptom of

Regarding acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding dissociative disorders, forgetting personal identity and fleeing unpleasant situations appear to be defenses against

Which disorder involves aloss of memory, either partial or complete, for important information related to one's personal identity as a defense against intolerable anxiety?

Acute stress disorder and PTSD can be distinguished from each other by

Doris was in a car accident in which her friend was killed.Although Doris's physical injuries were minor and did not involve head trauma, she was unable to remember who she was or what had happened for a week afterward.This is an example of

Up to what percent of military veterans returning from wars develop PTSD, including soldiers involved in combat inIraq and Afghanistan?​

Which of the following is NOT a dissociative disorder?

Regarding acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts up to one month following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Up to what percent of military veterans returning from wars develop PTSD, including soldiers involved in combat inIraq and Afghanistan?