Brain Story Certification Questions With Complete Solutions

12. Which of the following are core symptoms of PTSD? correct answer: Numbing, hyperarousal, functional impairment 12. Why do problems like substance misuse, disordered eating, and self-harm behaviors often accompany complex PTSD? correct answer: Because they help regulate intense emotional states 12. Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases vulnerability for PTSD? correct answer: Male gender 12. Emotional over-modulation in PTSD is associated with correct answer: A decrease in amygdala activation 12. The interpersonal dysfunction that is part of PTSD includes correct answer: All of the above: social isolation, difficulties with child rearing, problems functioning at work 12. Two key brain structures involved in depression are correct answer: The amygdala and hippo campus 12. What common signaling system most likely underlies the strong association between depression and physical illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity? correct answer: Stress system 4. Human infants need to be taught how to react to social cues by: correct answer: Nothing - Infants have an innate ability to