Understanding Brain Development and Childhood Trauma

What is the term used to describe the increased risk of mental health issues due to early abusive experiences?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Latent vulnerability

• Emotional resilience

• Social anxiety

Why might children who have experienced trauma find new social situations challenging?

• They are naturally introverted

• They prefer solitary activities

• They have a heightened focus on potential threats

• They lack interest in socializing

What can happen if a child focuses too much on potential threat cues?

• They develop better coping mechanisms

• They become more socially active

• They become more confident

• They miss positive social cues

What is the impact of social thinning on children who have experienced trauma?

• It reduces their risk of mental health issues

• It increases their social network

• It increases the risk of future mental health problems

• It has no impact on their development

Which brain systems are affected by traumatic experiences according to neuroscience research?

• Emotional, cognitive, and reward systems

• Reward, memory, and threat systems

• Cognitive, emotional, and sensory systems

• Motor, sensory, and cognitive systems

What is hypervigilance in the context of childhood trauma?

• A sign of brain damage

• A pattern of adaptation to threats

• A form of social anxiety

• A type of memory loss

How does trauma affect a child's memory of past experiences?

• It improves memory detail

• It erases all memories

• It makes negative memories more prominent

• It enhances positive memories

How can negative memories affect a child's ability to handle new social situations?

• They make the child more adaptable

• They provide useful learning experiences

• They hinder the child's ability to draw on past experiences

• They enhance the child's social skills

What is essential for helping children adapt and recover from trauma?

• Strict discipline

• Constant supervision

• Supportive relationships and environments

• Isolation from peers

What role does science play in understanding childhood trauma?

• It focuses solely on medication

• It eliminates the need for therapy

• It helps reframe our understanding

• It provides definitive solutions