Course_6A Quiz 1

When an act of violence which occurs overseas involves US citizens (e.g., attacks in Kenya, Tanzania, other embassies), the US Government does not officially consider these acts of violence to be 'an act of terrorism against the United States'.

True False

Growing evidence suggests that terrorism and mass violence places emergency response personnel at risk for long-term physical, emotional, and psychological consequences.

True False

When an act of mass criminal violence occurs (e.g., the mass shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado), one governmental agency is selected to handle all aspects of the investigation and victim support.

True False

Since 1974, SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) has provided technical guidance and consultation to State mental health authorities, to help them develop effective mental health recovery programs following

The training in this course addresses the immediate and long-term REACTIONS to mass violence and the immediate and long-term mental health NEEDS of ___________________:

In the Glossary of Acronyms, which Agency or Organization is NOT listed there?

The human response to mass violence or terrorism is essentially the same as response to natural disasters.

True False

Moving down to Table 1 - comparing the attributes and effects of 'mass violence or terrorism' vs. 'natural disasters': We see that natural disasters are more likely to result in loved ones urging victims and bereaved to 'move on,' causing them to feel rejected and wrong for continuing to suffer.

True False

On Table 1, which situation is more likely to result in the victims losing the 'illusion of invulnerability', i.e., the understanding that 'anyone can be in the wrong place at the wrong time'?

Still looking at the Table 1 contrast between Mass Violence Victims and Natural Disaster Victims .... which group is more likely to be negatively impacted by short-term media interest?

Still on Table 1, which group is more likely to be impacted by disbelief, shock, and denial?

In which disaster circumstance are there HIGHER rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and traumatic bereavement that can last for a longer period of time?

On Table 1: Survivors of natural disasters who are members of cultural, racial, and ethnic groups, as well as single parent families and people with disabilities, and also the elderly on fixed incomes tend to ____________.

In Table 1: What is an example of secondary traumatization experienced by victims of mass violence?

Moving to discussion of 'Figure 1. In the Population Exposure Model' (also called the 'concentric circle model'): we are cautioned that mental health providers who are new to community disasters and trauma must carefully consider the community perspective as well as the psychological impact upon individuals.

True False

In Figure 1, the Population Exposure Model’s underlying principle is that the individuals who are most personally, physically, and psychologically exposed to trauma and the disaster scene are likely

The 'Population Exposure Model' is most effectively used as a conceptual aid to guide us in

Moving to 'Traumatic Event and Stressor Characteristics', we are told that not all events and traumatic stressors are equal in their potential for psychological impact (i.e., post-traumatic stress).

True False

Still in 'Traumatic Event and Stressor Characteristics': Some 'Dimensions of Traumatic Exposure' INCREASE the potential for post-traumatic stress. The author identifies ______ 'Dimensions of Traumatic Exposure' associated with the development of post-traumatic stress syndromes.

The 'Dimensions of Traumatic Exposure' are inherent in mass violence tragedies. What are these 'dimensions'?

Contrary to popular assumption, a prolonged recovery effort involving body-handling and delayed death notifications is not related to increased posttraumatic stress in emergency workers.

True False

Unlike natural disasters, mass violence is intentionally perpetrated. Therefore the level of trauma in mass violence is greater because .....

Moving on to 'Survivor Characteristics': As time passes, the characteristics of the individual survivor play an increasingly important role in alleviating or worsening psychological outcome.

True False

Pre-existing attachment disturbances or difficulties with separation anxiety contribute to the likelihood of developing persistent traumatic grief or experiencing complicated bereavement.

True False

Study of reaction to natural disasters has shown that ...

Survivors of mass tragedy are rarely able to understand, tolerate, and cope effectively with the aftermath of severe trauma: intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances, numbness, and anxiety.

True False

Table 2 summarizes _____________

According to information in the 'Survivor Characteristics' section, which answer below is NOT true?

Moving to 'Immediate Adult Reactions to Trauma, Victimization, and Sudden Bereavement' .... The range of common survivor reactions include

Moving down to 'Long Term Responses of Adults' to mass trauma: In general, researchers have found a broad range (4 to 54 percent) in the proportion of survivors who experience diagnosable mental disorders following disasters. Most experts agree, however, that those who are involved in 'mass violence' situations with many casualties will have __________________ those who have experienced natural disasters.

When 'traumatic bereavement' occurs, post-traumatic processes (such as trauma-based dreams and avoiding memories of the trauma) tend to override mourning - and grieving is initially blocked.

True False

Moving to the 'Model of Human Response to Trauma and Bereavement' .... which statement below is NOT correct?