Author Question: Joe has just survived a horrible earthquake. After this traumatic event, he is asked if he wants to ... (Read 89 times)

Coya19@aol.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 601
Joe has just survived a horrible earthquake. After this traumatic event, he is asked if he wants to undergo Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Based on information from your text, what would you suggest Joe do?
 
  a. Joe should undergo CISD; it has been shown to prevent the onset of psychological disorders.
  b. Joe should undergo CISD only if he wasn't physically injured.
  c. Joe should not undergo CISD.
  d. Joe should only undergo CISD if he experienced the trauma less than twenty-four hours ago.

Question 2

McNally and his colleagues have conducted controlled experiments to examine the effectiveness of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) on preventing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The results of the studies show that CISD is
 
  a. a very effective means of reducing PTSD.
  b. only effective on police officers.
  c. effective if administered within twenty-four hours of the trauma.
  d. not an effective means of preventing the onset of PTSD.



amanda_14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library