Raskin - Chapter 7 - Quiz, Flashcards & Trivia

1. What does dissociation refer to?

Forgetting past experiences.

Detaching from experience.

Experiencing a heightened sense of reality.

Connecting deeply with experience.

Dissociation is the mental process of disconnecting or detaching from the experience, rather than engaging deeply with it.

Explanation

Dissociation is the mental process of disconnecting or detaching from the experience, rather than engaging deeply with it.

2. What is Emotional processing theory?

A cognitive theory that attributes posttraumatic stress (as well as other fear and anxiety responses) to dysfunctional fear structures (closely associated thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors that are simultaneously elicited when faced with a threatening event); contends that for exposure therapy to be most effective, fear structures must be activated during exposure.

A theory that focuses on medication as the primary treatment for emotional disorders.

A theory that suggests avoiding emotional experiences to prevent stress.

A theory about processing emotions through physical exercise.

Emotional processing theory is a cognitive theory that specifically addresses the role of dysfunctional fear structures in posttraumatic stress and other fear and anxiety responses. It emphasizes the importance of activating fear structures during exposure therapy for it to be effective.

Explanation

Emotional processing theory is a cognitive theory that specifically addresses the role of dysfunctional fear structures in posttraumatic stress and other fear and anxiety responses. It emphasizes the importance of activating fear structures during exposure therapy for it to be effective.

3. What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?

A type of medication prescribed for mood disorders like depression and anxiety.

A form of meditation used to reduce stress and increase relaxation.

Technique used for a variety of anxiety-related problems in which people imagine anxiety-provoking or traumatic events while engaging in bilateral stimulation.

A surgical procedure to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness or farsightedness.

EMDR is a therapy technique, not a form of meditation, medication, or surgical procedure.

Explanation

EMDR is a therapy technique, not a form of meditation, medication, or surgical procedure.

4. What is the goal of family focused grief therapy?

Group therapy focusing on individual coping mechanisms for grief.

10-session therapy that teaches families to communicate and share emotions more effectively to help with the mourning process; differentiates more functional families that are supportive or conflict-resolving from more dysfunctional families that are hostile, sullen, or intermediate.

Therapy sessions solely focused on resolving conflicts within the family unit.

One-time counseling session for individual family members to grieve independently.

Family focused grief therapy involves a structured 10-session therapy program aimed at improving communication and emotional sharing within families to navigate the mourning process. It distinguishes functional and dysfunctional family dynamics to provide appropriate support.

Explanation

Family focused grief therapy involves a structured 10-session therapy program aimed at improving communication and emotional sharing within families to navigate the mourning process. It distinguishes functional and dysfunctional family dynamics to provide appropriate support.

5. What physiological response is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system and involves the decision to flee from danger, engage it, or freeze?

Rest and digest response

Laugh or cry response

Sleep or wake response

Controlled by the sympathetic nervous system; process by which organism decides whether to flee from danger, engage it, or freeze.

The fight or flight response is a natural, physiological reaction to perceived threats. It is a survival mechanism that prepares organisms to either confront or escape from a danger.

Explanation

The fight or flight response is a natural, physiological reaction to perceived threats. It is a survival mechanism that prepares organisms to either confront or escape from a danger.

6. What is the definition of flashbacks?

A sudden loss of memory or consciousness.

PTSD symptom in which a person feels and acts as if the traumatic event is happening again.

A type of camera effect used in photography.

A term used to describe sudden bursts of light during a storm.

A flashback is specific to PTSD and involves re-experiencing a traumatic event.

Explanation

A flashback is specific to PTSD and involves re-experiencing a traumatic event.

7. What is grief?

An intellectual pursuit to gain knowledge and understanding.

A state of happiness and contentment.

An expression of anger and frustration.

Primary emotional response to bereavement, consisting of emotional and physical reactions.

Grief is the primary emotional response to bereavement, involving a range of emotional and physical reactions such as sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion. It is a natural process that people go through when they experience a significant loss.

Explanation

Grief is the primary emotional response to bereavement, involving a range of emotional and physical reactions such as sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion. It is a natural process that people go through when they experience a significant loss.

8. What is homeostasis?

Biological process of maintaining the status quo for things like body temperature, body weight, fluid balances, and heart rate; regulated by the hypothalamus.

A psychological disorder characterized by obsessive cleanliness and orderliness.

A type of exercise routine focused on improving flexibility and balance.

A term used in architecture to describe sustainable building practices.

Homeostasis is the physiological process through which living organisms maintain stable internal conditions necessary for survival.

Explanation

Homeostasis is the physiological process through which living organisms maintain stable internal conditions necessary for survival.

9. What is the function of the hypothalamus?

An organ responsible for producing insulin in the body.

A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions.

A limbic system brain region that regulates homeostasis (the process of maintaining the status quo for things like body temperature, body weight, fluid balances, and heart rate).

A bone in the human body located in the leg.

The correct answer describes the role of the hypothalamus in regulating various bodily functions to maintain homeostasis. The incorrect answers are unrelated to the function of the hypothalamus.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the role of the hypothalamus in regulating various bodily functions to maintain homeostasis. The incorrect answers are unrelated to the function of the hypothalamus.

10. What is imaginal exposure?

A technique involving the use of mirrors to reflect fears visually to the client.

A form of physical exposure where the client is directly put into the feared situation.

Exposure technique in which client is simply asked to imagine the feared scenario to condition a new, non-anxious response to them.

A method that involves distracting the client from imagining their fears.

Imaginal exposure is a cognitive-behavioral therapy technique that involves having clients vividly imagine their feared scenario to help reduce anxiety and develop new, non-anxious responses.

Explanation

Imaginal exposure is a cognitive-behavioral therapy technique that involves having clients vividly imagine their feared scenario to help reduce anxiety and develop new, non-anxious responses.

11. What is Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?

A type of phobia triggered by specific situations or objects

A disorder that requires immediate hospitalization for treatment

DSM-5 disorder in which a person experiences PTSD-like symptoms for between three days and one month after the traumatic event.

A chronic condition characterized by prolonged stress and anxiety

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a specific disorder with defined duration and symptoms following a traumatic event, differentiating it from chronic conditions, immediate hospitalization needs, and specific phobias.

Explanation

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a specific disorder with defined duration and symptoms following a traumatic event, differentiating it from chronic conditions, immediate hospitalization needs, and specific phobias.

12. What is an acute stress reaction?

A chronic condition characterized by ongoing stress and anxiety with no specific trigger.

A form of depression that occurs suddenly and lasts for a long period of time without remission.

ICD-10 disorder in which a person experiences PTSD-like symptoms lasting between a few minutes and three days following a traumatic event; included in ICD-11 but not considered a disorder.

A type of anxiety disorder that lasts for a few months following a traumatic event.

An acute stress reaction is a short-term response to a traumatic event, different from chronic conditions like anxiety disorders and depression.

Explanation

An acute stress reaction is a short-term response to a traumatic event, different from chronic conditions like anxiety disorders and depression.

13. What is amnesia?

Fear of open spaces

Loss of appetite

Memory gaps; sometimes occur in dissociation.

Speech impediment

Amnesia refers to memory gaps where a person has difficulty remembering certain events or information. It can sometimes occur in dissociation disorders.

Explanation

Amnesia refers to memory gaps where a person has difficulty remembering certain events or information. It can sometimes occur in dissociation disorders.

14. What is bereavement?

The process of moving to a new place and starting fresh.

The feeling of joy and excitement after achieving a goal.

The situation of having recently lost a significant person through death.

The act of gathering with friends and family for a celebration.

Bereavement specifically refers to the experience of losing someone through death, not other positive or neutral events.

Explanation

Bereavement specifically refers to the experience of losing someone through death, not other positive or neutral events.

15. What is bilateral stimulation?

A form of meditation focused on balancing the left and right brain hemispheres.

A technique used in physical therapy to improve circulation in both legs.

Component of EMDR that involves rhythmically exposing people to alternating stimulation on their left and right sides.

A type of surgical procedure involving two limbs simultaneously.

Bilateral stimulation is a specific component of EMDR therapy that aims to activate both sides of the brain to process traumatic memories effectively. It is not related to surgical procedures, meditation practices, or physical therapy techniques for circulation improvement.

Explanation

Bilateral stimulation is a specific component of EMDR therapy that aims to activate both sides of the brain to process traumatic memories effectively. It is not related to surgical procedures, meditation practices, or physical therapy techniques for circulation improvement.

16. What is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)?

A therapy approach that utilizes only exposure therapy without any focus on cognitive restructuring.

A form of therapy focused on enhancing memory and cognitive functions in healthy individuals.

Specific cognitive therapy for PTSD that combines exposure therapy with a more primary focus on having clients examine and revise their cognitions about the traumatic event.

A type of physical therapy for individuals with cognitive impairments.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specific type of therapy tailored for individuals with PTSD, combining exposure therapy with a primary emphasis on altering cognitive perspectives related to the traumatic experience.

Explanation

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specific type of therapy tailored for individuals with PTSD, combining exposure therapy with a primary emphasis on altering cognitive perspectives related to the traumatic experience.

17. What is Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT)?

A form of individual therapy focusing on mindfulness techniques for anxiety disorders.

A group therapy approach for treating depression in adolescents using art therapy.

An experimental treatment involving exposure therapy for phobias in children.

15-session manualized PTSD treatment for couples and families in which cognitive therapy techniques are used to teach conflict management.

Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT) is specifically designed for couples and families dealing with PTSD, focusing on conflict management utilizing cognitive therapy techniques.

Explanation

Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT) is specifically designed for couples and families dealing with PTSD, focusing on conflict management utilizing cognitive therapy techniques.

18. What is Complex PTSD?

(a) A less severe form of PTSD observed in children.

ICD-11 diagnosis for PTSD patients who have (a) difficulties managing emotions; (b) negative beliefs about themselves as worthless; and (c) trouble maintaining relationships.

(b) A subtype of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worrying.

(c) A mood disorder marked by periods of extreme highs and lows.

Complex PTSD is a specific diagnosis in the ICD-11 for individuals who experience additional symptoms beyond standard PTSD, such as difficulties managing emotions, negative self-beliefs, and relationship struggles.

Explanation

Complex PTSD is a specific diagnosis in the ICD-11 for individuals who experience additional symptoms beyond standard PTSD, such as difficulties managing emotions, negative self-beliefs, and relationship struggles.

19. What is Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)?

An extended single-session post-trauma intervention during which trauma victims are asked to recall the event in vivid detail shortly after it occurs; controversial because some research suggests CISD can be harmful.

A long-term counseling program for individuals dealing with ongoing traumatic events.

An intervention that involves avoiding talking about the traumatic event to prevent further psychological harm.

A form of group therapy that focuses on stress management techniques for daily life.

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is a specific type of intervention designed for trauma victims shortly after experiencing a critical incident. It involves recalling the event in detail, which is controversial due to potential harm. It is not a general stress management or long-term counseling program, nor does it involve avoiding talking about the traumatic event.

Explanation

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is a specific type of intervention designed for trauma victims shortly after experiencing a critical incident. It involves recalling the event in detail, which is controversial due to potential harm. It is not a general stress management or long-term counseling program, nor does it involve avoiding talking about the traumatic event.

20. What does cultural adaptations involve?

Eliminating all cultural aspects from treatment.

Ignoring cultural differences in treatment.

Using the same treatment approach for all individuals regardless of cultural background.

Modifying empirically supported treatments to account for cultural differences.

Cultural adaptations involve the process of tailoring empirically supported treatments to be more culturally sensitive and responsive to the unique needs of individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Explanation

Cultural adaptations involve the process of tailoring empirically supported treatments to be more culturally sensitive and responsive to the unique needs of individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

21. What is decathexis?

A mathematical concept related to calculus.

A form of dance originating from Latin America.

A medical term for an abnormal heart rhythm.

Psychoanalytic term that describing the process by which psychic energy is divested from an object.

Decathexis is a specific term used in psychology and psychoanalysis to describe a psychological process, making the incorrect answers unrelated to the correct definition.

Explanation

Decathexis is a specific term used in psychology and psychoanalysis to describe a psychological process, making the incorrect answers unrelated to the correct definition.