Chapter 6 Part 1: Disorders of Trauma and Stress

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to disorders of trauma and stress, focusing on definitions and descriptions that relate to the impacts of trauma and stress responses.

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)

A condition characterized by severe anxiety and dissociation that occurs in response to a traumatic event, within three days to one month of the event.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event, marked by prolonged distress, intrusive memories, and avoidance behaviors.

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by an inability to recall important autobiographical information, usually related to trauma or stress.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

A severe form of dissociation characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

A dissociative disorder where a person experiences persistent feelings of unreality or detachment from their own body and thoughts.

Stressors

Events or situations that create demands on an individual's psychological and physical functioning.

Stress Response

The emotional and physiological reactions that occur in response to stressors.

Hypervigilance

A heightened state of sensory sensitivity often associated with anxiety and trauma, where individuals are constantly on alert for threats.

Fight or Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event or threat, preparing the body to either confront or flee the danger.

Insomnia

Difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep, often exacerbated by anxiety or stress.

Intrusive Thoughts

Unwelcome thoughts that are often distressing and can significantly affect a person’s emotional state.