21. Why do many people suffering from PTSD start using substances such as alcoho

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21. Why do many people suffering from PTSD start using substances such as alcohol or cocaine?

a. because some doctors prescribe them        b. because people who suffer from PTSD are primarily drug users  

c. because people believe they do not have other means to reduce their painful symptoms      d. because they can be used to treat sleep problems      e. because they have hallucinations and delusions

15. Phobias of the animal type are most common in this group:

a. children   b. adolescents (16-18)  c. young adults  (20-25)  d. adults (40-55)   e. mature adults (60-)

24.Ralf is a 9 year-old boy; he was scared by sound of a thunderstorm in 2015. Nobody was injured and no destruction took place. How likely it is that Ralf, because of this incident, would develop PTSD later in life?

a. very likely    b.  somewhat likely    c. very unlikely   

d. almost certainly, he has already developed a stress-related disorder

Explanation / Answer

Ans 21.(c) Post-traumatic stress disorder sufferers often self-medicate their problems with alcohol and/or drugs. This is done to dull the memories, fears and thoughts about the traumatic experience. Initially, alcohol and drugs help the person forget the traumatic experience, to help them sleep, or to enjoy themselves.This effect is temporary as soon as the effects of alcohol and drugs wear off the memories will continue to trouble a person.

Ans 15. (a) Specific phobias such as Animal phobias target the youngest age group and can start at an average age of seven years old.

Ans 24.(c)

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