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Trauma is expressed best by recognizing not just objective facts but also the subjective emotional experiences of an event. It is a situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and alone. A stressful event is more likely to be traumatizing if:

  1. It happens unexpectedly
  2. One feels powerless to prevent it
  3. Someone was intentionally cruel
  4. Any of the above

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A stressful event is more likely to be traumatic if it happens unexpectedly, is unpreventable or if it involves intentional cruelty. Psychological and emotional trauma is the result of extraordin ary events that underplay one's sense of security, making them vulnerable and helpless. It can be caused by a one-time occurrence or an ongoing stressor. Commonly overlooked sources of trauma may include sports injuries, surgery, or humiliating experiences.



Maladaptive behaviors refer to those that inhibit an individual's ability to adjust to a specific situation. They prevent people from properly adapting to the demands of everyday life and are often utilized to reduce anxiety. What answer represents a common set of maladaptive behaviors?

  1. Avoidance, substance abuse, , withdrawal
  2. Physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal, panic
  3. Substance abuse, violence, association, withdrawal
  4. Anger, physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Avoidance, substance abuse, anger, and withdrawal are four common maladaptive behaviors, also considered dysfunctional. They only provide short-term relief from anxiety and are not productive in alleviating the problem. Many times they will serve as reinforcements for underlying issues.



The incidence of child abuse has increased dramatically in the last 30 years. In 2009, more than 702, 000 unique instances of child abuse were reported. Nearly 40% of these victims are in what age range?

  1. 6 to 10 years
  2. 11 to 13 years
  3. 14 to 17 years
  4. Birth to 5 years

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Children five years of age or younger make up 40% of all abused or neglected children. The greatest risk is during the first year of life. Maltreatment is inflicted by parents in 76% of these cases, while other family members make up 12% more. There are, on average, five deaths each day as a result of child abuse or neglect.



Boundaries between the outer world and inner self develop in infancy. While still young, individuals will project feelings of denial stemming from what ego function?

  1. Internal conflict
  2. External conflict
  3. Defensive functioning
  4. Collaborative functioning

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Identity-threatening feelings are protected by defensive functioning. Most individuals have mature reactions to handling reality, and others may have more sophisticated defenses. This is often observed as children become adults.



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