#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Elevated mood and increased energy
Flashbacks and intrusive memories
Excessive sleep and lethargy
Enhanced concentration and focus
#2
What does the term 'trauma' refer to in a psychological context?
A positive life event
An emotionally distressing or shocking experience
A normal daily stressor
A routine occurrence
#3
What is the primary goal of psychological first aid (PFA) in the aftermath of a traumatic event?
Provide long-term therapy
Stabilize and support individuals in the immediate aftermath
Prescribe medication
Encourage avoidance of discussing the trauma
#4
In the context of trauma, what does the term 'grounding' refer to?
Providing physical support
Connecting to the present moment
Seeking revenge
Avoiding traumatic memories
#5
Which category of traumatic events includes natural disasters, accidents, and sudden loss?
Interpersonal trauma
Single-incident trauma
Complex trauma
Mass trauma
#6
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the fear response and plays a role in PTSD?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#7
What is a common therapeutic approach for treating trauma and PTSD?
Psychodynamic therapy
Behavioral therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Humanistic therapy
#8
What is the primary difference between acute stress disorder (ASD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
The duration of symptoms
The severity of symptoms
The age of onset
The type of traumatic event
#9
In the context of trauma, what does the term 'vicarious trauma' refer to?
Trauma experienced by witnessing others' suffering
Trauma caused by physical injury
Trauma resulting from a natural disaster
Trauma related to childhood experiences
#10
In the context of trauma, what does the term 'resilience' refer to?
The ability to avoid traumatic events
The capacity to recover from adversity
The predisposition to develop PTSD
The avoidance of emotional expression
#11
Which term describes the phenomenon where a person experiences psychological distress when reminded of a traumatic event?
Hypervigilance
Repression
Re-experiencing
Dissociation
#12
Which demographic group is statistically more vulnerable to developing PTSD?
Children
Adults aged 30-40
Senior citizens
Adolescents
#13
What is the purpose of exposure therapy in the treatment of PTSD?
To avoid discussing traumatic events
To gradually confront and process traumatic memories
To provide medication for symptom relief
To increase social support
#14
Which brain structure is often implicated in the formation and retrieval of traumatic memories?
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Amygdala
Thalamus
#15
What is the term for a type of therapy that uses rhythmic eye movements to desensitize and reprocess traumatic memories?
Exposure therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Narrative therapy