Identifying Key Features of Trauma-Related Disorders

Medium Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Trauma And Stressor-related Disorders

Trauma and stressor-related disorders often arise in response to specific events or incidents that cause significant psychological stress. One of the most frequently discussed conditions in this category is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Symptoms may include intrusive memories, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, negative changes in mood and cognition, and increased arousal.

Which of the following best exemplifies a key feature of trauma and stressor-related disorders?

An individual experiencing hallucinations and delusions due to substance use.

A person who consistently avoids places that remind them of a traumatic car accident.

Someone who has exaggerated mood swings as a response to interpersonal conflict.

A child displaying a persistent fear of social situations due to previous bullying.

An elderly person who exhibits severe memory loss due to neurodegeneration.

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