PTSD
Who is more likely to develop PTSD?
A. Men
B. Women
A. Women
It is estimated that 5 million people suffer from PTSD at any one time in the United States. Women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
A. increase of panic
B. excessive worry about things we cannot control
C. an intense fear, such as spiders or heights
B. excessive worry about things we cannot control
Which behaviors and problems are common in adults with ADHD?
a. a history of poor educational performance
b. difficulty concentrating
c. relationship problems
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
PTSD may follow after an event such as...
A. natural disasters and serious accidents
B. Military combat
c. Assaults
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Virtually any trauma, defined as an event that is life-threatening or that severely compromises the physical or emotional well-being of an individual or causes intense fear, may cause PTSD. Such events often include either experiencing or witnessing severe accidents, physical injuries, war combat, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, abuse, or involvement in civil conflict.
Which of the following can help with anxiety?
A. Caffeine
B. Mindfulness
C. Less sleep
B. Mindfulness
Fidgeting, nervousness, excessive movement often accompanied by difficulty concentrating describes...
A. hyperactivity
B. hyperfocus
C. hyperalertness
D. hypervigilance
a. hyperactivity
True or false?
The term "hypervigilance" means excessive watchfulness for threats or danger.
True
"Hypervigilance" refers to excessive watchfulness for threats or danger. People who suffer from PTSD may also show hypervigilance in addition to other signs, including sleep problems, trouble concentrating, irritability, anger, poor concentration, blackouts, memory lapse, being easily startled, nightmares, and phobias.
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with anxiety?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Endorphins
D. Acetylcholine
B. Serotonin
There are ______ types of ADHD.
3. The three types of ADHD are known as predominately inattentive type, predominately hyperactive/impulsive type, and the combine type.
True or False?
PTSD is preventable.
False
No prevention for PTSD exists, of course, because traumatic events are often unpredictable and random. However, knowledge is one of the best ways to cope with PTSD. That's why grief counseling works if the counselor concentrates on talking things through.
How can journaling help manage anxiety?
a) By avoiding expressing emotions
b) By encouraging overthinking
c) By providing a healthy outlet to process emotions and thoughts
d) By triggering panic attacks
c) By providing a healthy outlet to process emotions and thoughts
Those who are unable to curb their immediate reactions or think before they act are referred to as ________.
Impulsivity
__________ is a common emotion associated with PTSD.
A. Boredom
B. Anger
C. Disinterest
D. Superiority
B. Anger
Anger is a common emotion associated with PTSD. Anger can create major problems in the personal lives of those who have experienced trauma and those who suffer from PTSD. Anger is also a common response to events that seem unfair or in which you have been made a victim. Research shows that anger can be especially common if you have been betrayed by others. This may be most often seen in cases of trauma that involve exploitation or violence.
Which of the following is a cognitive distortion commonly seen in anxiety?
a) Rationalization
b) Catastrophizing
c) Assertiveness
d) Active listening
B) catastrophizing
How are adults diagnosed with ADHD?
A. MRI scan
B. blood test for ADHD antibodies
C. Questionnaire/testing/assessments
D. all of the above
C. Questionnaire/testing/assessments