10 Questions
What is the definition of Type III trauma?
Secondary/Vicarious trauma experienced by service providers exposed to others' trauma
Which type of trauma is more likely to result in long-term impacts?
Type II trauma
What is the nature of non-interpersonal trauma?
Accidental, such as car accidents
What percentage of child abuse and neglect cases involve witnessed intimate partner violence according to the Canadian Incidence Study of Child Abuse & Neglect?
34%
What is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy?
Parent fakes or induces illness in a child
What are some short-term effects of neglect/abuse on children?
Attachment difficulties, cognitive issues, emotional problems, physical consequences
What is a long-term effect of neglect/abuse on children?
Substance abuse
What are some effects of adult sexual assault?
Higher rates of depression, anxiety, self-injury, suicidal ideation
What are some traumagenic dynamics of sexual abuse?
Powerlessness, Stigmatization, Traumatic Sexualization, Betrayal
What is a predictor of revictimization in adulthood according to the study?
Maladaptive coping during CSA
Study Notes
Types of Trauma
- Type III trauma is a type of trauma that occurs as a result of natural disasters, accidents, or illnesses.
Impact of Trauma
- Type II trauma, which involves interpersonal violence, is more likely to result in long-term impacts compared to Type III trauma.
Non-Interpersonal Trauma
- Non-interpersonal trauma is a type of trauma that occurs as a result of natural disasters, accidents, or illnesses, and is characterized as a single, isolated event.
Child Abuse and Neglect
- According to the Canadian Incidence Study of Child Abuse & Neglect, 20-40% of child abuse and neglect cases involve witnessed intimate partner violence.
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
- Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a form of child abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child in order to gain attention and sympathy for themselves.
Effects of Neglect/Abuse on Children
- Short-term effects of neglect/abuse on children include anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems.
- A long-term effect of neglect/abuse on children is an increased risk of revictimization in adulthood.
Effects of Adult Sexual Assault
- Effects of adult sexual assault include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and feelings of shame and guilt.
Traumagenic Dynamics of Sexual Abuse
- Traumagenic dynamics of sexual abuse include feelings of shame, guilt, and self-blame, as well as difficulties with trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation.
Predictors of Revictimization
- A predictor of revictimization in adulthood is a history of child abuse and neglect.
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