TTC PTSD Assessment & Diagnosis 4

Question 1

Which of the following trauma types is most strongly associated with the development of 'complex PTSD' as described in ICD-11?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged, repeated interpersonal trauma such as childhood abuse

Answer

Complex PTSD in ICD-11 is associated with prolonged, repeated interpersonal trauma—such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or captivity—where escape is difficult.

Question 2

In cultural competence for PTSD diagnosis, a clinician should be aware that idioms of distress may affect how trauma symptoms present. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Somatic complaints may represent trauma symptoms in cultures where emotional expression is stigmatized

Answer

In many cultures, psychological distress is expressed through somatic symptoms (e.g., headaches, chest pain) rather than emotional language, which can mask PTSD symptoms.

Question 3

A client experiences intrusive memories only when exposed to cues that resemble the trauma. What DSM-5 PTSD symptom does this best represent?

Accepted Answer

Psychological distress at exposure to trauma cues

Answer

Intense or prolonged psychological distress at internal or external cues that symbolize the traumatic event is a distinct Criterion B symptom separate from general intrusive memories.

Question 4

The Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI-2) differs from the PCL-5 primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Assesses a broader range of trauma-related symptoms beyond PTSD criteria

Answer

The TSI-2 measures a wider spectrum of trauma symptoms including dysfunctional sexual behavior, tension reduction behavior, and dissociation, beyond the DSM PTSD symptom clusters.

Question 5

Which ICD-11 feature distinguishes Complex PTSD (CPTSD) from standard PTSD?

Accepted Answer

CPTSD includes disturbances in self-organization: affect dysregulation, negative self-concept, and relational disturbances

Answer

ICD-11 CPTSD includes all PTSD symptoms plus three additional 'disturbances in self-organization' domains: affect dysregulation, negative self-concept, and disturbances in relationships.

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TTC PTSD Assessment & Diagnosis 4