Brain Story Certification questions with correct answers

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 respond to social cues (trick question suckka)