Deck 10: Effects of Trauma

Question 1

Depression can be caused by _______

A) trauma.
B) genetics.
C) poor coping skills.
D) staying in an unhappy relationship.
E) all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

Which factor contributes to bullying?

A) Many adults do not take bullying seriously.
B) Bullies may come from homes where aggression is a way of life.
C) Some schools lack discipline policies that address bullying effectively.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Answer 2

all of the above

Question 3

Telling a child, "You'll never amount to anything," or "I wish you'd never been born," constitutes

A) neglect.
B) physical abuse.
C) verbal abuse.
D) all of the above

Answer 3

verbal abuse.

Question 4

Spousal abuse often includes "honeymoon periods" of being treated well.

Question 5

A phobia is an intense dislike for a person or situation.

Question 6

A single panic attack may not indicate a serious problem, but recurring attacks or the fear of having more attacks may indicate _______

A) depression.
B) hallucinations.
C) panic disorder.
D) phobias.

Question 8

The sooner after a trauma an individual receives help or talks about the situation, the less likely that long-term effects will develop.

Question 9

Why is it important for health care professionals to be familiar with normal reactions to trauma?

Question 10

The term _______ was coined following the Vietnam War when large numbers of soldiers returning from combat were unable to recover from the horrifying situations they had witnessed.

A) trench fever
B) shell shock
C) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D) panic disorder

Question 11

Define adult abuse.

Question 12

Which is not a typical characteristic of bullying?

A) The behavior is intended to harm or disturb a less powerful victim, one who is smaller, weaker, or unable to defend himself.
B) The behavior occurs repeatedly over a period of time.
C) The bully is acting out of jealousy.
D) The bully chooses a time when winning is almost certain, such as when there is no one present with the authority to intervene.
E) The bully often has one or more allies present.

Question 13

Which of the following themes are included in most models of trauma-informed care?

A) safety and planning for the future
B) managing emotions
C) loss
D) all of the above

Question 14

Which is least likely to account for why a woman stays in an abusive relationship?

A) The woman has a negative self-concept and believes that the abuser is the only person who would want her.
B) The abuser threatens to hurt or kill her if she leaves him.
C) The woman does not mind how she is treated.
D) The woman grew up in a home where domestic violence was a way of life.

Question 15

A person who worries most of the time, has trouble sleeping, and appears shaky or nervous may be experiencing _______

A) anxiety.
B) panic attacks.
C) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) .
D) depression.

Question 16

Months after witnessing a brutal crime, Keisha has nightmares about the event. She is jumpy and feels that she may be in danger at any time. She no longer takes interest in the activities she once enjoyed. Keisha is probably experiencing _______

A) anxiety disorder.
B) phobias.
C) depression.
D) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) .

Question 17

Domestic violence occurs mainly among individuals of low socio-economic status.

Question 18

Think of a traumatic event you have recently heard about in the news. Using what you have learned in Unit 11, explain how the event might affect the survivor or survivors and what kind of assistance they might require.

Question 19

When a person suddenly experiences a pounding heart, chest pain, difficulty breathing, numbness, or dizziness, the person may be having _______

A) a trauma.
B) a panic attack.
C) a relapse.
D) depression.

Question 20

Fear of lightning, snakes, or speaking in public are examples of common _______

A) traumas.
B) phobias.
C) neuroses.
D) symptoms.

Question 21

Even a person who is normally well-adjusted is likely to develop physical and emotional reactions to trauma.

Question 22

Describe several normal reactions a person might experience following a traumatic event.

Question 23

How might a person be affected by witnessing an act of war or terrorism?

Question 24

Describe several forms that bullying can take.

Question 25

Give three reasons that some trauma survivors need psychotherapy, counseling, or a support group in addition to treatment for physical injuries.

Question 26

Describe the typical pattern of an abusive relationship between spouses or partners.

Question 27

When a child is sexually abused, the perpetrator is most often a stranger.

Question 28

Describe how sexual abuse can affect a child.

Question 29

Explain the phrase "blaming the victim" and give an example.

Question 30

Failing to provide a child with adequate medical care is an example of child abuse.

Question 31

Trauma victims should be told what they did wrong to cause the trauma.

Question 32

The less said about a trauma, the more easily the victim will recover.

Question 33

Describe several symptoms of depression.

Question 34

List emotional reactions that a victim of domestic violence is likely to experience.

Question 35

Bullying can occur among adults as well as among children.

Question 36

Terri comes to the women's shelter after years in an abusive relationship. Describe the type of help she is likely to need.