Which Factors Differentiate the Diagnosis of PTSD from the Diagnosis

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which factors differentiate the diagnosis of PTSD from the diagnosis of adjustment disorder (AD) ?

• A) PTSD results from exposure to an extreme traumatic event, whereas AD results from exposure to "normal" daily events.
• B) AD results from exposure to an extreme traumatic event, whereas PTSD results from exposure to "normal" daily events.
• C) Depressive symptoms occur in PTSD and not in AD.
• D) Depressive symptoms occur in AD and not in PTSD.

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Definitions:

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity.

NSSI

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, a behavior where an individual deliberately harms their own body without the intention to die, often as a coping mechanism.

Suicide Attempts

Acts of intentionally trying to kill oneself but not resulting in death.

Clinical Prediction

The use of clinical knowledge and experience to predict patient outcomes, often in the context of mental health and medical fields.