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World Events
100
Which group of people are most likely to be affected by microaggressions resulting in racial trauma?
- White Americans
- People of color (POC) and immigrants
- All groups equally
- Microaggressions do not contribute to racial trauma
People of color (POC) and immigrants
100
Trauma psychology was founded by researching which group of individuals?
- Gen-Z
- Women and children
- All populations equally
- Military veterans
Military veterans
100
A teenager who is socially withdrawn at school is brought in for a mental health consultation. The parents suspect possible bullying. Which is the most appropriate way to ask about this?
- “Are you being bullied?”
- “Why are you acting so withdrawn at school?”
- “Can you tell me more about your experience at school? How do you feel around your peers?”
- “Did you have a fight with your friends?”
“Can you tell me more about your experience at school? How do you feel around your peers?”
100
Currently, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, several mining sites exploit children for forced labor. Which of the following may contribute to the development of trauma-related symptoms?
The children may experience physical and psychological abuse
The children may experience dangerous work environments
The children may experience a disrupted childhood that impacts adult functioning
All of the above
All of the above
200
Two clients from different backgrounds experience the same traumatic event; one is a White male and the other is a Latina woman. How might their trauma responses differ?
- They will experience it in the same way.
- Trauma may manifest differently across cultures, gender, and social identities.
- Their experience will be based solely on the traumatic event.
- Only the White male is likely to experience the traumatic event
Trauma may manifest differently across cultures, gender, and social identities.
200
Which group of individuals has been represented the least in trauma research?
- Women and children
- Minority groups
- Western, white populations
- There is equal representation
Minority groups
200
You are working with a Muslim woman who came in for sleep disturbance issues. You suspect she may be experiencing verbal abuse from her husband. Which is the most culturally informed way to approach this?
- “Why do you stay with your husband if he’s abusive to you?”
- “Are you in a position to leave your husband?”
- “Your husband is abusive isn’t he?”
- “Can you tell me more about your relationship with your husband? Where do you think your sleep problems might be coming from? Remember, this is a safe space and anything you say stays between us.”
“Can you tell me more about your relationship with your husband? Where do you think your sleep problems might be coming from? Remember, this is a safe space and anything you say stays between us.”
200
Why did the COVID-19 pandemic lead to an increase in demand for group-focused mental health services?
- The pandemic was a shared traumatic event during which individuals experienced severe isolation
- Group therapy has been gaining popularity despite recent events
- More individuals from collectivistic cultures are seeking mental health services
- Recent insurances cover changes led to more counselors switching to group therapy
The pandemic was a shared traumatic event during which individuals experienced severe isolation
300
A refugee from a non-Western country is likely to express their trauma through which of the following?
- Somatic symptoms
- Cognitive distortions
- Spiritual interpretations
- Social isolation
Somatic symptoms
300
Which is a type of trauma-informed therapy?
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- All of the above
All of the above
300
You notice that a colleague whose caseload has recently increased has been complaining of frequent headaches and has stopped attending team gatherings. Several clients have asked to switch counselors, reporting that his responses feel robotic and lack empathy. What do you suspect your colleague is experiencing?
- Interpersonal issues
- Burnout
- Compassion fatigue
- Adjustment issues
Compassion fatigue
300
How can social media impact individuals navigating trauma-related disorders such as PTSD?
- Social media does not have the power to trigger anyone as long as they are receiving treatment.
- Social media can serve as a distraction to those individuals, reducing their symptoms.
- Social media only portrays positive outlets; it’s not triggering
- Social media can serve as a trigger by exposing those individuals to unwanted imagery.
Social media can serve as a trigger by exposing those individuals to unwanted imagery.
400
A refugee from an Asian country is more likely to be comfortable with which type of therapeutic approach to process a traumatic event?
- Individual therapy
- Community-focused therapy approach
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- None; they’re unlikely to seek professional support
Community-focused therapy approach
400
Will Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) originally developed in the United States be as successful in a developing country?
- Yes, as long as it is evidence-based, it will be effective regardless of the context.
- Yes, because developing countries have the same resources and highly skilled clinicians.
- No, because this treatment requires resources and specialized training that may be limited in a developing country.
- No, because this treatment was designed to work only in Western countries.
No, because this treatment requires resources and specialized training that may be limited in a developing country.
400
A Latino male was referred by his physician for a mental health consultation following a severe panic attack. He reports that, with the recent increase in ICE raids, he has become very fearful of walking outside. Upon further interviewing, he shares that a couple of years ago he watched as his best friend’s family was deported and he fears the same might happen to him. What is the most appropriate way to ask about his trauma?
- “It seems that you have experienced a traumatic event in the past that is now affecting how you feel about current events. Does that sound right?”
- “What do you have to be fearful of?”
- “If you and your family care here legally you have nothing to worry about”
- “You should try to forget what happened to your best friend; it’s unlikely it will happen to you too.”
“It seems that you have experienced a traumatic event in the past that is now affecting how you feel about current events. Does that sound right?”
400
A Ukrainian war refugee who recently fled the country reports difficulty adjusting to life without constant fear of safety. He also expresses severe distrust in others. What best explains this response?
The client is experiencing a typical adjustment problem, related to living in a new country
The client is not adapting well to the cultural change
The client is manifesting trauma-related signs resulting from prolonged exposure to the current war between Russia and Ukraine
The client fled before experiencing anything traumatic; therefore, he is naturally distrustful.
The client is manifesting trauma-related signs resulting from prolonged exposure to the current war between Russia and Ukraine
500
Children of Holocaust survivors are more likely to experience which type of trauma?
- PTSD
- Intergenerational trauma
- Chronic trauma
- None of the above
Intergenerational trauma
500
Which of the following treatments are the most empirically supported for treating psychological trauma?
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR
- Yoga and mindfulness
- Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
- All of the above
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR
500
A prophet has been struggling with recurrent dreams about death and is interpreting them as prophecies that he is going to die soon. What is the best trauma-informed way to approach this situation?
- Since prophecies are culturally appropriate, in this case, assume the dreams are accurate.
- Recognize the dreams as intrusive trauma-related imagery and explore them within the individual’s cultural context
- Dismiss the dreams as irrational and challenge the belief directly
- Refer the individual for a psychiatric evaluation
Recognize the dreams as intrusive trauma-related imagery and explore them within the individual’s cultural context