INTRO TO CRISIS INTERVENTION MID-
TERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
Which of these situations is least likely to cause PTSD? - ANS being fired from a job
PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder symptoms include - ANS intrusion, dissociation, impairment
in functioning, and avoidance
What is the correct order of phases of a community disaster? - ANS heroic, honeymoon,
disillusionment, and reconstruction
Clients with PTSD might benefit from - ANS all of the above: EMDR, knowing that PTSD occurs
in normal individuals, medication, and group therapy
Which of the following is not useful in helping survivors of a natural disaster during the recovery
phase? - ANS suggesting they watch as much news about the incident as possible
Who is not at risk of developing secondary PTSD? - ANS all of the above are at risk: doctors,
firefighters, police, and trauma response workers
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, What is the fundamental purpose of terrorism? - ANS to instill fear in society
During debriefing, the crisis worker should not - ANS recommended goals for making life
decisions
Appropriate treatments for PTSD include - ANS all of the above:medication, EDMR, cognitive-
behavior techniques, and group therapy
Which of the following is not considered to have been an act of terrorism? - ANS all of the
above are considered acts of terrorism: Sandy Hook, World Trade Center, Boston Marathon, ISIS
beheadings in the Middle East
T or F: The classification of PTSD in DSM 5 includes the symptoms of negative alterations in
cognitions and mood - ANS true
T or F: A child suffering from exposure to trauma exhibits behaviors that are similar to those
seen in abused children. - ANS true
T or F: Gun violence is regarded by some as a form of domestic violence terrorism. - ANS true
T or F: Each year, approximately 1 million Americans are victims of gun violence. - ANS false
T or F: To function during an emergency crisis, people must put their normal feelings and
reactions aside temporarily. - ANS true
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TERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
Which of these situations is least likely to cause PTSD? - ANS being fired from a job
PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder symptoms include - ANS intrusion, dissociation, impairment
in functioning, and avoidance
What is the correct order of phases of a community disaster? - ANS heroic, honeymoon,
disillusionment, and reconstruction
Clients with PTSD might benefit from - ANS all of the above: EMDR, knowing that PTSD occurs
in normal individuals, medication, and group therapy
Which of the following is not useful in helping survivors of a natural disaster during the recovery
phase? - ANS suggesting they watch as much news about the incident as possible
Who is not at risk of developing secondary PTSD? - ANS all of the above are at risk: doctors,
firefighters, police, and trauma response workers
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, What is the fundamental purpose of terrorism? - ANS to instill fear in society
During debriefing, the crisis worker should not - ANS recommended goals for making life
decisions
Appropriate treatments for PTSD include - ANS all of the above:medication, EDMR, cognitive-
behavior techniques, and group therapy
Which of the following is not considered to have been an act of terrorism? - ANS all of the
above are considered acts of terrorism: Sandy Hook, World Trade Center, Boston Marathon, ISIS
beheadings in the Middle East
T or F: The classification of PTSD in DSM 5 includes the symptoms of negative alterations in
cognitions and mood - ANS true
T or F: A child suffering from exposure to trauma exhibits behaviors that are similar to those
seen in abused children. - ANS true
T or F: Gun violence is regarded by some as a form of domestic violence terrorism. - ANS true
T or F: Each year, approximately 1 million Americans are victims of gun violence. - ANS false
T or F: To function during an emergency crisis, people must put their normal feelings and
reactions aside temporarily. - ANS true
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