Introduction to Psychology

Psychology of Disaster

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Quiz 1 Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 1 - 30.0/ 30.0 Points Question 1 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Which item below would be on the list of priorities following a major disaster. A.Testing survivors for psychopathology immediately. B.Withholding information. C.Spontaneously going to the disaster site for outreach. D.Facilitating restoration of hope. Answer Key: D Question 2 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Psychological phases of responses to disasters include all of the following except: A.The Honeymoon Phase B.The Reconcilliation Phase C.The Reconstruction Phase D.The Anniversary Phase Answer Key: B Question 3 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Cultural factors in the post-disaster needs assessment: A.Are not initially significant because post-traumatic psychopathology is the primary 319159 Quiz 1 determinant of need. B.Are not immediately important because the nature of the specific disaster is the primary determinant of need. C.Influence whether the assessor initially is accepted by the community on the basis of clothing, appearance and behavior. D.Take precendence over other factors such as the need for immediate physical and medical assistance. Answer Key: C Question 4 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Tertiary victims of a disaster: A.Are the last to seek treatment. B.Are those least affected by the disaster. C.Are those affected indirectly by the disaster. D.Are those whose lives are disrupted because of adverse effects on community structures. Answer Key: C Question 5 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Which statement below is true about the Norris study comparing samples totaling 60,000 disaster victims: A.Older adults report more distress than younger adults. B.Ethic minorities proved more resiliant because they relied more on their communities. C.Men experienced twice the rate of PTSD as women. D.The greater the number of significant life events or chronic stress, the greater the probability of being distressed. Answer Key: D Question 6 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Societal redefinition means: A.Mass migration or displacement of people. B.Assignation of new social roles to groups of people. C.Generation of artistic and literary re-interpretations of the trauma experience D.Resolution always occurring within a generation, unlike individual trauma. Answer Key: B Question 7 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Consequences of cultural trauma for psychiatrists to consider in an individual evaluation include all of the following EXCEPT: A.Mortality salience. B.Whether the individual accepts his or her newly assigned role. C.Whether the individual meets criteria for diagnostic psychopathology. D.Crises of confidence in the culture's ability to provide belonging and safety. Answer Key: C Question 8 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Results of cultural trauma include which of the following: A.Societal shifts in priorities, perceptions and values. B.Construction of group narrative that includes memorialization. C.Rates of suicide at times of societal stress may be lower than rates in non-stressful times. D.All of the above. Answer Key: D Question 9 of 10 3.0/ 3.0 Points Cultural trauma:

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