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Quiz about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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.
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Author
caber10
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
178,889
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2451
Last 3 plays: Guest 93 (9/10), Guest 97 (7/10), j2cp2 (6/10).
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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


Question 2 of 10
2. Working with trauma victims can lead to a counselor developing PTSD symptoms.


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


Question 4 of 10
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


Question 5 of 10
5. A person with drug and alcohol issues is more likely to have PTSD than the general population.


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


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.


Question 8 of 10
8. The most commonly co-occuring disorder along with PTSD is which of these? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Incarcerated individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD than the general population.


Question 10 of 10
10. PTSD is untreatable.



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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.
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?

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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