Quiz on Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

• Enhanced memory

• Euphoria

• Recurrent dreams

• Increased appetite

Which disorder involves physical symptoms without a biological cause?

• Adjustment Disorder

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Somatic Symptom Disorder

• Dissociative Identity Disorder

What is a characteristic of illness anxiety disorder?

• Lack of interest in health

• Preoccupation with developing a serious illness

• Physical symptoms are always present

• Complete amnesia

Which symptom is associated with conversion disorders?

• Excessive guilt

• Euphoria

• Paralysis

• Recurrent dreams

What does dissociation involve?

• Improved memory recall

• Severance of connections between ideas and emotions

• Enhanced self-awareness

• Increased emotional connection

What is a defining characteristic of dissociative disorders?

• Persistent physical symptoms

• Sudden temporary alterations of consciousness

• Chronic fatigue

• Increased social interaction

What is a feature of dissociative fugue?

• Increased energy levels

• Loss of appetite

• Unexpected travel away from home

• Constant worry about health

What is the most dramatic of the dissociative disorders?

• Dissociative Amnesia

• Dissociative Identity Disorder

• Illness Anxiety Disorder

• Somatic Symptom Disorder

What is a common symptom of major depressive disorder?

• Increased energy

• Loss of interest in most activities

• Improved concentration

• Heightened self-esteem

Which factor is a risk factor for depression?

• Genetic make-up

• Regular exercise

• Healthy diet

• High social status