Childhood Trauma and Development Quiz

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What is the 'Window of Tolerance' in childhood development?

The process by which parents help children soothe their intense emotions

The period when babies and toddlers dissociate when facing danger

The stage when children rely on co-regulation from caregivers

The optimal arousal zone where individuals are attuned to self and others (correct)

What is co-regulation in childhood development?

The deep emotional bond that connects a person to a caregiver

The natural dissociation of babies and toddlers when facing danger

The process by which parents/caregivers help children soothe their intense emotions (correct)

The learned process of emotion regulation in older children

What is attachment in childhood development?

The process of managing emotions in older children

The stage when children rely on co-regulation from caregivers

The dissociation of babies and toddlers when facing danger

A deep emotional bond that connects a person to a caregiver (correct)

What characterizes anxious-avoidant insecure attachment in children?

A child who does not turn to parents for support or comfort, appearing distant and self-sufficient Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of inconsistent caregivers on infants?

Infants construct a new survival system, impacting brain development and cognitive skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of early trauma on cognition in children?

Lower development of the brain related to resiliency Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

Limbic brain Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the Orienting Response?

Attentional focus, sensory processing, information gathering, and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people reported at least one Adverse Childhood Event (ACE) according to the statistics?

Two-thirds Signup and view all the answers

Which type of childhood trauma involves seeking proximity as a response?

Relinquishment Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of neuroplasticity in the brain due to trauma?

Increases brain resilience Signup and view all the answers

Which response is characterized by an inclination to confront and combat threats?

Fight Response Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors influencing the experience of trauma?

Age of onset, severity, frequency, and duration Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is involved in the brain's development from bottom up?

Brainstem Signup and view all the answers

What are the physiological changes associated with the Freeze Response?

Sudden stillness and dissociation Signup and view all the answers

Which response is associated with physiological and behavioral changes aimed at evading threat?

Flight Response Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of trauma on the social 'safety system' and brain development?

Impairs social connections and brain plasticity Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of people who reported three or more ACEs according to the statistics?

One in five Signup and view all the answers

What does developmental trauma refer to?

The impact of early, repeated trauma and/or loss within a child's important relationships, usually early in life Signup and view all the answers

How is trauma described in the text?

Something that overloads the system and is often relived rather than remembered Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fight-Flight-Freeze response associated with?

Physiological and behavioral changes aimed at evading threat Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of trauma on the 'Window of Tolerance'?

It affects emotional regulation and the ability to cope with stress Signup and view all the answers

What is developmental trauma?

The impact of early, repeated trauma and/or loss within the child’s important relationships, usually early in life Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fight-Flight-Freeze response related to?

Response to trauma or stress Signup and view all the answers

What does the term CPTSD stand for?

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Window of tolerance' refer to?

The range of emotional states within which a person is able to function effectively Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Childhood Trauma and its Impact on Development

Different types of childhood trauma: relinquishment, abuse, neglect, and severe health problems
Adverse Childhood Events (ACES) statistics: two-thirds of people reported at least one ACE, one in five reported three or more
Factors influencing the experience of trauma: age of onset, severity, frequency, duration, extent of injury, and safe relationships
Impact of trauma on the social "safety system" and brain development
The brain's development from bottom up: brainstem, limbic brain, and cortical brain
Neuroplasticity and its effects on the brain due to trauma
The fight-or-flight response and its physiological changes
The Orienting Response and its components: attentional focus, sensory processing, information gathering, and decision-making
The Flock Response and its role in seeking proximity
The Flight Response and its physiological and behavioral changes
The Fight Response and its inclination to confront and combat threats
The Freeze Response and its physiological and behavioral characteristics, including dissociation

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Explore the impact of childhood trauma on development with this quiz. Learn about different types of trauma, ACES statistics, factors influencing trauma experiences, and the effects on brain development and the social "safety system." Dive into the fight-or-flight response, neuroplasticity, and various physiological and behavioral reactions to trauma.