Psyc 213 - Chapter Six Stress Disorders

A set of flashcards based on the lecture notes for Psyc 213, covering key concepts related to stress disorders and their understanding.

A __ is an external event or situation that places physical or psychological demand on a person.

stressor

Stress is the __ response to a stressor.

internal

The __ secretes epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine.

Adrenal Medulla

The pathway involved in stress response is Hypothalamus - __ - Adrenal Glands.

Pituitary

The hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress is __.

corticosteroids

Acute and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder prevalence is approximately __ for women and 8% for men.

20%

Factors that can affect the development of PTSD include culture, gender, and __ history of mental illness.

family

Combat PTSD was originally referred to as __ shock.

shell

The __ system regulates the body's response to stress.

Autonomic nervous

Approximately __ of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have PTSD.

20%

Dissociative Amnesia involves the __ loss of important information after a traumatic event.

partial or total

One type of dissociative amnesia is __ amnesia, which is the inability to recall events from a particular period during a traumatic event.

localized

Dissociative Identity Disorder involves the presence of __ distinct identities or personality states.

two or more

Post traumatic stress disorder is characterized by __ memories of the traumatic event.

recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive

In order to be diagnosed with PTSD, disturbances must last more than __ month.

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