A psychologist is talking about the self-blame that occurs in cases of rape. What factors tend to influence such reactions to rape?
a. cultural myths that suggest women provoke rape
b. deep seated tendencies to punish oneself for past deeds
c. a natural physiological reaction to restore a sense of justice
d. pre-existing disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder
Question 2
Acute stress disorder (ASD) was not included in early editions of DSM. Its inclusion in DSM-5 was justified in part because ASD
a. is more severe than PTSD.
b. lasts longer than PTSD.
c. may predict future PTSD.
d. is more treatable than PTSD.