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Quiz about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Quiz

This is a quiz about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The quiz should not be used as a diagnostic tool.

A multiple-choice quiz by caber10. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
caber10

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,889

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2455

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Question 1 of 10

1. PTSD was first included in America's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) in which decade? Hint

1920s

1950s

1850s

1980s

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Question 2 of 10

2. Working with trauma victims can lead to a counselor developing PTSD symptoms.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Although many people tend to associate PTSD with war-related violence, which of these events most often leads to a PTSD diagnosis? Hint

Domestic violence

Rape

Car accidents

Victims of robbery

4. Jake was involved in a bad car accident three weeks ago in which his best friend died at the scene. Ever since the accident, Jake has not been able to sleep, thinks about the accident all the time and refuses to ride in a car. Jake is most likely suffering from which of these? Hint

Obsessive Complusive Disorder

Depression

Acute Stress Disorder

PTSD

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Question 5 of 10

5. A person with drug and alcohol issues is more likely to have PTSD than the general population.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jane was sexually assaulted two months ago and is still experiencing PTSD symptoms. Which PTSD diagnosis is she likely to have? Hint

Chronic

Imagined

Delayed onset

Acute

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Question 7 of 10

7. Hearing about a traumatic event cannot create PTSD symptoms; a person must experience the traumatic event first-hand in order to develop symptoms.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The most commonly co-occuring disorder along with PTSD is which of these? Hint

Anger Management

Eating Disorders

Phobias

Depression

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Question 9 of 10

9. Incarcerated individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD than the general population.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. PTSD is untreatable.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. PTSD was first included in America's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) in which decade?

Answer: 1980s

PTSD became recognized mainly as a result of the effects on forces personnel during the Vietnam War. It wasn't a new illness, of course - during World War I it was called 'shell shock' and poorly understood.

2. Working with trauma victims can lead to a counselor developing PTSD symptoms.

Answer: True

Anyone working directly with trauma victims runs a risk of developing PTSD symptoms. This includes counselors, police officers, firefighters, and psychologists.

3. Although many people tend to associate PTSD with war-related violence, which of these events most often leads to a PTSD diagnosis?

Answer: Rape

It is estimated that as many as one third of rape victims will go on to develop PTSD.

Answer: Acute Stress Disorder

Although Jake may be well on his way to developing PTSD, symptoms must be present for one month before a diagnosis of PTSD can be made.

5. A person with drug and alcohol issues is more likely to have PTSD than the general population.

Answer: True

A high percentage of individuals (especially women) in rehab centers display PTSD symptoms.

6. Jane was sexually assaulted two months ago and is still experiencing PTSD symptoms. Which PTSD diagnosis is she likely to have?

Answer: Acute

Jane has been experiencing symptoms for less than three months, so her diagnosis would be acute. Symtoms persisting for more than three months are called chronic. Delayed onset PTSD is diagnosed when there is a six month (or more) gap between the traumatic event and the onset of symptoms. Imagined PTSD does not exist.

7. Hearing about a traumatic event cannot create PTSD symptoms; a person must experience the traumatic event first-hand in order to develop symptoms.

Answer: False

Just hearing about a traumatic event can cause a person to experience PTSD symptoms (depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances).

8. The most commonly co-occuring disorder along with PTSD is which of these?

Answer: Depression

A high percentage of individuals diagnosed with PTSD also have a depressive diagnosis.

9. Incarcerated individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD than the general population.

Answer: True

Lifestyle, including drug use and domestice violence, make incarcerated individuals (especially women) more suseptible to a diagnosis of PTSD.

10. PTSD is untreatable.

Answer: False

Individual and group therapy (and sometimes medication) can help to alleviate PTSD symptoms.

Source: Author caber10

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