A Prolonged Maladaptive Reaction to a Traumatic Event That Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

A prolonged maladaptive reaction to a traumatic event that is characterized by intense fear, avoidance of stimuli associated with the event, and reliving the event is ______.

• A) posttraumatic stress disorder
• B) panic disorder
• C) generalized anxiety disorder
• D) an acute stress reaction

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Definitions:

Self-Actualization Needs

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, representing the realization of one's potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth, and peak experiences.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.

Cognitive Therapies

Psychological treatments that are designed to address cognitive processes, aiming to alter maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Emotional Reactions

Responses of the mind and body to a stimulus, experienced as feelings, that influence mood and behavior.