WGU D571 Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders Master
Study Guide 2026 | Comprehensive Review | Graded A+
1. What are some symptoms of adjustment disorders?
Nervousness, gloomy mood, behavioral disturbances
Restlessness, lack of sleep, harassing others
Breaking things, respiratory issues, weak eyesight
Burn marks, headache, bulimia
2. If a person develops PTSD six months after a traumatic event, what does this
indicate about the nature of PTSD?
PTSD can only occur in individuals with a prior history of mental
illness.
PTSD can manifest long after the initial trauma.
PTSD is only diagnosed if symptoms last for more than a year.
PTSD symptoms must appear immediately after the trauma.
3. What is the primary form of psychotherapy commonly utilized for treating
PTSD?
Group Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
4. In the DSM-5, an adjustment disorder is classified as a(n) _______ disorder.
trauma- and stressor-related
, anxiety
somatic symptom
conversion
5. Which symptom is commonly associated with the avoidance component of
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Excessive negative beliefs about oneself or others
Avoidance of situations or triggers related to the traumatic event
Irritability and outbursts of anger
Intrusive memories and flashbacks
6. To diagnose Posttraumatic Stress Disorder the disturbance should last:
More than 3 months
More than 6 months
More than 1 month
More than 2 months
More than 12 months
7. If a patient presents with symptoms of anxiety and depression following a
recent job loss, how would you differentiate between an adjustment disorder
and PTSD in their case?
You would consider the patient's history of trauma unrelated to the job
loss to diagnose PTSD.
You would look for symptoms that have persisted for more than a year
to confirm PTSD.
Study Guide 2026 | Comprehensive Review | Graded A+
1. What are some symptoms of adjustment disorders?
Nervousness, gloomy mood, behavioral disturbances
Restlessness, lack of sleep, harassing others
Breaking things, respiratory issues, weak eyesight
Burn marks, headache, bulimia
2. If a person develops PTSD six months after a traumatic event, what does this
indicate about the nature of PTSD?
PTSD can only occur in individuals with a prior history of mental
illness.
PTSD can manifest long after the initial trauma.
PTSD is only diagnosed if symptoms last for more than a year.
PTSD symptoms must appear immediately after the trauma.
3. What is the primary form of psychotherapy commonly utilized for treating
PTSD?
Group Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
4. In the DSM-5, an adjustment disorder is classified as a(n) _______ disorder.
trauma- and stressor-related
, anxiety
somatic symptom
conversion
5. Which symptom is commonly associated with the avoidance component of
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Excessive negative beliefs about oneself or others
Avoidance of situations or triggers related to the traumatic event
Irritability and outbursts of anger
Intrusive memories and flashbacks
6. To diagnose Posttraumatic Stress Disorder the disturbance should last:
More than 3 months
More than 6 months
More than 1 month
More than 2 months
More than 12 months
7. If a patient presents with symptoms of anxiety and depression following a
recent job loss, how would you differentiate between an adjustment disorder
and PTSD in their case?
You would consider the patient's history of trauma unrelated to the job
loss to diagnose PTSD.
You would look for symptoms that have persisted for more than a year
to confirm PTSD.
