Mental Health and Psychology Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders 2

Question 1

Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD involves:

Accepted Answer

Repeated confrontation with trauma memories and avoided situations to reduce fear

Answer

PE uses imaginal exposure to the trauma memory and in-vivo exposure to avoided trauma reminders to reduce PTSD symptoms through habituation and fear extinction.

Question 2

Adjustment Disorder is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor within 3 months of onset

Answer

Adjustment Disorder involves disproportionate distress or functional impairment in response to an identifiable stressor, developing within 3 months of the stressor.

Question 3

The HPA axis is central to the stress response because it regulates the release of:

Accepted Answer

Cortisol and stress hormones via the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal chain

Answer

The HPA axis governs the stress response by triggering cortisol release from the adrenal glands, which mobilizes energy, suppresses immunity, and modulates brain function.

Question 4

Research shows that which pre-trauma factor is the strongest predictor of developing PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Prior trauma history and pre-existing mental health conditions

Answer

Prior trauma exposure and pre-existing mental health conditions significantly increase the risk of developing PTSD following subsequent traumatic events.

Question 5

Trauma-informed care primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Understanding the widespread impact of trauma and integrating that knowledge into all aspects of service delivery

Answer

Trauma-informed care involves recognizing trauma's pervasive effects and embedding principles of safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, and empowerment across services.

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Mental Health and Psychology Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders 2