What is PTSD and how can it affect individuals?
Can Trauma Be Inherited?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A disorder caused by genetic mutations
A condition where past traumatic events cause ongoing stress and anxiety
A temporary state of sadness
A type of physical injury
2.
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What did the study involving Holocaust survivors suggest about trauma inheritance?
Trauma is inherited through physical traits
Trauma is only inherited through stories
Trauma may be inherited biologically through mechanisms like methylation
Trauma cannot be inherited
3.
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What is methylation in the context of gene expression?
A type of genetic mutation
A method of DNA replication
A chemical modification that can affect gene activity
A process that changes the DNA sequence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How can environmental factors influence the inheritance of trauma?
They have no influence
They can shape the mental health environment for children
They only affect physical health
They are less important than genetic factors
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role does parenting play in the transmission of trauma-related stress?
It only affects physical health
It is solely responsible for genetic inheritance
It can exacerbate stress through negative interactions
It has no role
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key strategy to reduce the risk of inheriting trauma-related stress?
Promoting positive parent-child interactions
Ignoring the problem
Relying solely on medication
Avoiding all stressful situations
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main message regarding the inevitability of inheriting trauma?
It is inevitable and cannot be changed
It is not inevitable and can be mitigated with positive strategies
It is solely determined by genetics
It is only a concern for future generations
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