26 Questions
What is the 'Window of Tolerance' in childhood development?
The optimal arousal zone where individuals are attuned to self and others
What is co-regulation in childhood development?
The process by which parents/caregivers help children soothe their intense emotions
What is attachment in childhood development?
A deep emotional bond that connects a person to a caregiver
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
What is the impact of inconsistent caregivers on infants?
Infants construct a new survival system, impacting brain development and cognitive skills
What is the outcome of early trauma on cognition in children?
Lower development of the brain related to resiliency
Which part of the brain is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
Limbic brain
What are the components of the Orienting Response?
Attentional focus, sensory processing, information gathering, and decision-making
What percentage of people reported at least one Adverse Childhood Event (ACE) according to the statistics?
Two-thirds
Which type of childhood trauma involves seeking proximity as a response?
Relinquishment
What is the role of neuroplasticity in the brain due to trauma?
Increases brain resilience
Which response is characterized by an inclination to confront and combat threats?
Fight Response
What are the factors influencing the experience of trauma?
Age of onset, severity, frequency, and duration
Which part of the brain is involved in the brain's development from bottom up?
Brainstem
What are the physiological changes associated with the Freeze Response?
Sudden stillness and dissociation
Which response is associated with physiological and behavioral changes aimed at evading threat?
Flight Response
What is the impact of trauma on the social 'safety system' and brain development?
Impairs social connections and brain plasticity
What is the percentage of people who reported three or more ACEs according to the statistics?
One in five
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
How is trauma described in the text?
Something that overloads the system and is often relived rather than remembered
What is the Fight-Flight-Freeze response associated with?
Physiological and behavioral changes aimed at evading threat
What is the impact of trauma on the 'Window of Tolerance'?
It affects emotional regulation and the ability to cope with stress
What is developmental trauma?
The impact of early, repeated trauma and/or loss within the child’s important relationships, usually early in life
What is the Fight-Flight-Freeze response related to?
Response to trauma or stress
What does the term CPTSD stand for?
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What does the term 'Window of tolerance' refer to?
The range of emotional states within which a person is able to function effectively
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
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.
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