Author Question: Describe how developmental trauma disorder is conceptualized and how it differs from PTSD. What ... (Read 9 times)

cool · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe how developmental trauma disorder is conceptualized and how it differs from PTSD.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Gina was driving on a bridge when it collapses over a river. Although she was not physically injured, she has to wait in her car for three hours before she is helped off the bridge. Which hormone is most likely to have been released to help her body deal with this dangerous and frightening situation?

a. thyroxin c. cortisol
b. testosterone d. estradiol

Animal_Goddess · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

DSM-5 more accurately provides a description which can lead to the treatment, and study of symptoms related to early and repeated exposure to trauma most often in the child's home and/or in relationships that should buffer threat and stress
Diagnostic criteria includes: 1) exposure to trauma; 2) dysregulated development in emotions, behavior, health, cognition, relationships, etc.; 3) negative attributions and expectations from others; and 4) functional impairments in any or all areas of life
PTSD is triggered by an environmental trauma that may or may not be within the family

Answer to Question 2

C