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Question 1 of 44
1. Question
In the First Video, “what is PTSD”, what are the four types of symptoms experienced by persons suffering from PTSD?
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Question 2 of 44
2. Question
In the National Geographic Video, what are the 2 stress hormones that were described as the backbone of the stress response?
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Question 3 of 44
3. Question
In the National Geographic Video, Dr Sibolski found the following physical characteristics in stressed baboons?
Stresses baboons showed higher heart rates and blood pressures than non-stressed. Also interesting, Dr. Shively found arthrosclerosis and a tendency toward storing fat on the torso, specifically the abdomen, in stressed macaques. Also, she found they have decreased sensitivity to dopamine.
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Question 4 of 44
4. Question
In the National Geographic Video, the WhiteHall study revealed that stress levels are inversely proportionate to one’s standing in a social hierarchy.
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Question 5 of 44
5. Question
In the National Geographic Video, what part of the rats’ brain shrank when they were exposed to stress?
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Question 6 of 44
6. Question
In the National Geographic Video, they talked about stress causing fat to be distributed in abnormal patterns when we are stressed. Fat on and in the abdomen is more harmful than fat carried elsewhere in the body.
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Question 7 of 44
7. Question
At the end of the National Geographic Video, there was some talk about reducing stress in our workplaces. The speaker described a prescription to reduce our stress as it relates to how we are managed in our workplace. What might mangers do to reduce our stress? ( these same concepts are described in the manual in chapters 2 and 4).
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Question 8 of 44
8. Question
What is resiliency?
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Question 9 of 44
9. Question
Older people are more resilient than younger people, and are women more or less resilient than men.
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Question 10 of 44
10. Question
Long term chronic stress produces a group of harmful chemicals within our bodies. These stress hormones are referred to as corticosteroids. They are actually toxic to brain tissue and cause atrophy of structures required for learning and memory
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Question 11 of 44
11. Question
This is why an internal locus of control improves health.
This, as well, has to do with the measure of control one feels they have in their life. With an external locus the perception is that one has no control over what happens to them which increases stress. With an internal locus on feels that they are directing their life to a greater extent, reducing stress and thereby improving health. As well, people who perceive a greater amount of control tend to TAKE control and are better at implementing preventative measures against psychological trauma.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 12 of 44
12. Question
Problem focussed coping mechanisms, or the channeling of all available resources to resolve the conflict or stress lead to resilience against PTSD.
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Question 13 of 44
13. Question
Avoidance based coping strategies lead to a lack of resilience, increased PTSD symptoms, and depression.
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Question 14 of 44
14. Question
There is a great deal of evidence that people with strong social support are more resilient than those without.
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Question 15 of 44
15. Question
It’s very difficult for loved ones to comfort and support someone through an attack. They may often feel that they are saying or doing the wrong thing. Sometimes, the best thing is ……. to do nothing but be there for them.
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Question 16 of 44
16. Question
Jobs which place high demands on their employees and give them low control over how they arrange their work are more likely to cause excessive stress and lead to burn out.
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Question 17 of 44
17. Question
When the mental or physical energy expended to achieve a goal is low and the reward is high, much Dopamine is released. Conversely, low reward and high effort lead to a lack of resilience and increased stress.
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Question 18 of 44
18. Question
The amygdala is the part of the brain that is responsible for the stress or fear response. It processes external stimuli and recognizes threats. Upon perceiving a threat, it initiates the “fight or flight” response, sending signals to other parts of the brain that, in turn, produce the body’s physical ability to respond to the threat.
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Question 19 of 44
19. Question
What part of the brain is responsible for sorting and storing memories?
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Question 20 of 44
20. Question
What areas of the brain are responsible for increasing blood pressure?
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Question 21 of 44
21. Question
In PTSD, the normal checks and balances have been impaired. Normally, a part of the prefrontal cortex exerts a restraining influence on the amygdala.
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Question 22 of 44
22. Question
Researchers have linked stress to a reduction in the volume of nerve cells, in the prefrontal cortex.
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Question 23 of 44
23. Question
What is the Prefrontal Cortex of the brain responsible for, or in other words, what does it control?
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Question 24 of 44
24. Question
People who identify stress in themselves should either reduce the stressors, or increase resilient behavior. What would they do to increase resiliency?
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Question 25 of 44
25. Question
Failure to address a deficiency in emotions and impulse control may lead to problems with what?
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Question 26 of 44
26. Question
There are several types of debriefing, but none have actually been shown to reduce the incidence of PTSD.
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Question 27 of 44
27. Question
CISD has expanded to become Critical Incident Stress Management or CISM. CISM incorporates additional methods. What are they? One mark for each correct answer (page 31).
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Question 28 of 44
28. Question
Forcing people to attend debriefings too soon after the traumatic event may lead to increased distress and re-traumatize individuals who are still coming to terms with what they have experienced.
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Question 29 of 44
29. Question
We can predict that people who suffer psychological injury are at risk. We know that they may not be able to control their emotions and they may have difficulty thinking or making reasonable choices. What types of behavior might you see in someone who has suffered a serious psychological injury?
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Question 30 of 44
30. Question
People who suffer an acute stress reaction display certain symptoms or changes in their vital signs. The symptoms usually appear within minutes of the impact of the stressful stimulus or event, and disappear within two to three days (often within hours) These are some symptoms or changes in vital signs that you would expect to find in a co-worker who has suffered psychological injury?
Disorientation, agitation, withdrawing from surroundings, anxiety characterized by sweating, flushing and increased heart rate.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 31 of 44
31. Question
What should you do initially to support your co-worker who has suffered an acute stress reaction?
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Question 32 of 44
32. Question
Increased stress causes excessive blood cholesterol levels, obesity and high blood pressure. This cluster of conditions is called metabolic syndrome. People who have metabolic syndrome are nine times more likely to develop type 2 or adult onset diabetes.
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Question 33 of 44
33. Question
People with Metabolic Syndrome are at increased risk to develop PTSD.
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Question 34 of 44
34. Question
What is Workload Management?
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Question 35 of 44
35. Question
People with internal locus of control typically are problem solvers. If you are more prone to the other end of the spectrum, you may lack some of those basic abilities. There are a number of good books and resources to effect change, but basically it comes down to two things. What are they?
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Question 36 of 44
36. Question
K-complexes are an aspect of one of the stages of Non-Rem sleep. They have two proposed functions. PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder compromise these processes. Which two from the following list describe the functions of K-Complexes?
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Question 37 of 44
37. Question
It has been shown that sleep deprivation negatively affects the immune system.
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Question 38 of 44
38. Question
One of the beneficial effects of meditation is the calming of the amygdala.
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Question 39 of 44
39. Question
A person with Acute Stress Disorder may experience the following symptoms. Re-experiencing, hyperarousal, avoidance and/or disassociation that may be severe enough to interfere with one’s ability to function.
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Question 40 of 44
40. Question
Now we know that the amygdala, when activated by a significant emotional stimulus, triggers increased learning and remembering. Adrenaline is a neurotransmitter or chemical is involved in this process?
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Question 41 of 44
41. Question
All therapies for ASD and PTSD are designed to replace the false, incomplete and threatening memories with safe and proper memories.
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Question 42 of 44
42. Question
Prolonged exposure therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy which uses anxiety management techniques such as breathing control to reduce symptoms and allow for progression back to health.
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Question 43 of 44
43. Question
There are two effective drugs for treating PTSD (although both may have unpleasant side effects). SSRIs and SNRIs. Both common anti-depressants. Beta blockers have been studied and results are suggestive that early initiation may help by blocking the formation of traumatic memory but more study is needed. Not currently a PTSD therapy in practice (as far as I know) though, apparently, they are prescribed “off label” for anxiety.
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Question 44 of 44
44. Question
Fortunately, exercise produces a protective factor (brain derived neurotrophic factor or BDNF) which directly opposes the destruction of the hippocampus.
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