Risk Factors and Causes of DSED

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the risk factors and causes of Dissociative Stress Disorder (DSED).
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing DSED?

  1. Childhood trauma

  2. Adolescent trauma

  3. Adulthood trauma

  4. No history of trauma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DSED is caused by trauma, so a history of trauma is a risk factor for developing the disorder.

Which type of trauma is most commonly associated with DSED?

  1. Physical abuse

  2. Sexual abuse

  3. Emotional abuse

  4. Neglect


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sexual abuse is the most common type of trauma associated with DSED.

What is the average age of onset for DSED?

  1. Childhood

  2. Adolescence

  3. Early adulthood

  4. Late adulthood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DSED typically begins in childhood, although it can also develop in adolescence or early adulthood.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of DSED?

  1. Depersonalization

  2. Derealization

  3. Amnesia

  4. Hallucinations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hallucinations are not a symptom of DSED.

What is the most common comorbid disorder with DSED?

  1. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  2. Major depressive disorder (MDD)

  3. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

  4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PTSD is the most common comorbid disorder with DSED.

What is the primary treatment for DSED?

  1. Medication

  2. Psychotherapy

  3. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

  4. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Psychotherapy is the primary treatment for DSED.

Which type of psychotherapy is most commonly used to treat DSED?

  1. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

  2. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

  3. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

  4. Psychodynamic therapy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

EMDR is the most commonly used type of psychotherapy to treat DSED.

What is the prognosis for DSED?

  1. Good

  2. Fair

  3. Poor

  4. Unknown


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The prognosis for DSED is fair. With treatment, most people with DSED can improve their symptoms and live full and productive lives.

What are some of the challenges in diagnosing DSED?

  1. The symptoms of DSED can be similar to the symptoms of other mental disorders.

  2. DSED is often misdiagnosed as PTSD.

  3. There is no specific test for DSED.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges in diagnosing DSED.

What are some of the risk factors for developing DSED in children?

  1. A history of childhood trauma

  2. A family history of DSED

  3. A genetic predisposition to DSED

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are risk factors for developing DSED in children.

What are some of the risk factors for developing DSED in adults?

  1. A history of adult trauma

  2. A family history of DSED

  3. A genetic predisposition to DSED

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are risk factors for developing DSED in adults.

What are some of the protective factors against developing DSED?

  1. A strong support system

  2. Good coping skills

  3. A healthy lifestyle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are protective factors against developing DSED.

What are some of the long-term consequences of DSED?

  1. Difficulty maintaining relationships

  2. Problems at work or school

  3. Increased risk of suicide

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are long-term consequences of DSED.

What is the most important thing to remember about DSED?

  1. DSED is a serious mental disorder.

  2. DSED is treatable.

  3. With treatment, most people with DSED can improve their symptoms and live full and productive lives.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are important things to remember about DSED.

What is the best way to prevent DSED?

  1. There is no sure way to prevent DSED.

  2. Reducing the risk of trauma is the best way to prevent DSED.

  3. Teaching children and adults how to cope with stress and trauma can help prevent DSED.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to prevent DSED.

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