Exam 7: Stress, Trauma, and Psychopathology

Almost ______ of those who experience a threat to their own lives or to that of someone close to them will go on to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Anne is waiting to give an oral presentation in one of her college classes. Anne is feeling increasingly "stressed" as the moment nears. Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the nervous system. Identify the effects of these divisions on three organs or structures of Anne's body (1) as she readies to give the presentation and (2) after she returns to her seat with relief after its conclusion.

When a gene is inactive, it is wrapped around clusters of proteins called ______.

Hans Selye called the bodily response to a variety of different stressors the ______.

For which of the DSM-5 stressor- and trauma-related disorders is there no upper limit on how long symptoms may last for the diagnosis?

Dr. Alastair examines the relationship among psychological factors, the immune system, and the nervous system. She is a ______.

Karen was mugged at knifepoint 6 months ago while walking home from work. She has recently begun experiencing nightmares about being robbed and daily has intrusive memories of that original traumatic event. She is generally having a difficult time adjusting to daily life following her trauma and often reexperiences her trauma on her walks to work. Which of the following DSM disorders best describes Karen's situation? Based on this information, Karen is MOST likely to be diagnosed with ______ disorder.

The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is NOT involved in

During times of stress, the immune system ______.

Which of the following phrases BEST represents the cognitive behavioral approach to treating PTSD?

Among individuals who seek mental health treatment, approximately ______ are estimated to meet the criteria for an adjustment disorder.

The HPA is under the inhibitory control of the amygdala.

Nick did not receive a job offer that he badly wanted and that he desperately needed to improve his challenging financial situation. Since the rejection, Nick has been plagued with negative thoughts. He has become not only despondent but also self-conscious and suspicious of others. As a result, he is isolating himself. He has discontinued his search for employment, fraying his relationships with family and friends. Based on this information, Nick is MOST likely to be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

According to the DSM-5, _____ disorders are those in which reactions to an event are out of proportion to the event's severity.

Which type of trauma is associated with the HIGHEST risk of developing PTSD?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three functions of the autonomic nervous system?

Which phrase BEST expresses the proportion of people who will experience a threat to their own life or to that of another close to them at some point during their lives?

In the study by Radtke and colleagues (2011), what was different about the children of mothers who experienced intimate partner violence during pregnancy as compared with children whose mothers did not experience intimate partner violence?

The final examination period is stressful for many students. Use Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome to describe students' experience of stress and physical health from the beginning of the examination period to the period immediately following the last examination.

Dwayne is a veteran of the war in Iraq. He is undergoing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. While keeping his head still, he reimagines surviving a blast that killed the rest of his unit while following a series of lights with his eyes. Dwayne is undergoing ______.