Psychological Responses to Crisis and Trauma Quiz

Explore trauma psychology with this quiz covering reactions, coping mechanisms, and resilience factors. Test your knowledge now!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a common psychological response to crisis and trauma?

Denial
Anger
Joy
Depression
#2

What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism by which a person unconsciously pushes distressing thoughts or feelings out of conscious awareness?

Projection
Rationalization
Repression
Displacement
#3

What is the term for the phenomenon in which individuals adopt beliefs or behaviors similar to those of a group they identify with, often to cope with uncertainty or distress?

Conformity
Groupthink
Social support
Acculturation
#4

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Flashbacks
Hypervigilance
Euphoria
Avoidance behaviors
#5

Which of the following is NOT a common coping mechanism used in response to crisis and trauma?

Substance abuse
Humor
Problem-solving
Isolation
#6

What term refers to the immediate and typically temporary reactions to a traumatic event?

Chronic stress
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Acute stress reaction
Coping mechanism
#7

Which of the following is a primary goal of psychological first aid?

Provide long-term therapy
Promote resilience
Assess legal liabilities
Prescribe medication
#8

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the psychological response to crisis according to the Kubler-Ross model?

Acceptance
Denial
Bargaining
Exploration
#9

What is the term for the phenomenon in which individuals experience emotional distress after indirectly witnessing a traumatic event?

Secondary traumatic stress
Survivor guilt
Moral injury
Vicarious trauma
#10

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences an individual's psychological response to crisis and trauma?

Personality traits
Cultural background
Economic status
Weather conditions
#11

What psychological principle suggests that individuals often react to crisis and trauma based on their prior experiences and learned behaviors?

Social learning theory
Cognitive dissonance
Behavioral economics
Reactive coping
#12

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of acute stress reaction?

Nightmares
Difficulty concentrating
Increased appetite
Feeling detached from others
#13

According to the ABC model of crisis intervention, what does the 'B' stand for?

Assessment
Behavior
Beliefs
Cognition
#14

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals strive for a sense of coherence and meaning in life, especially during times of crisis?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Terror management theory
Cognitive-behavioral theory
Sense-making theory
#15

Which of the following is a common cognitive distortion often seen in individuals experiencing crisis or trauma?

Optimism bias
All-or-nothing thinking
Confirmation bias
Self-serving bias

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