Understanding Trauma and Its Impact

The video explores the story of Adayanci, a six-year-old girl from Guatemala who returned home silent after being separated from her father due to US immigration policies. The journalist documents the visible trauma and highlights the broader impact of such policies. The narrative delves into the nature of trauma, its causes, and its effects on individuals and society. It emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding across political divides and the importance of storytelling in healing. The video concludes with a call to action for societal change and support for affected families.

What was the reason for Adayanci's silence upon her return?

• She was shy around her classmates.

• She was experiencing post-traumatic stress.

• She was overwhelmed by the attention.

• She was tired from the trip.

What is the primary role of the journalist in the context of trauma?

• To create fictional stories about trauma.

• To document and share survivors' stories.

• To provide medical aid to survivors.

• To work as a psychiatrist.

What does the word 'trauma' originate from?

• Latin

• French

• Ancient Greek

• Spanish

Which of the following is NOT a cause of trauma mentioned in the transcript?

• Torture

• Natural disasters

• Kidnapping

• War

What was the zero-tolerance policy's effect on Adayanci?

• She was enrolled in a new school.

• She was given a new home.

• She was separated from her father.

• She was sent on a vacation.

What action did Adayanci take as a form of protest?

• She wrote a letter to the government.

• She refused to eat.

• She cut her own hair.

• She stopped going to school.

What award did Adayanci's documentary win?

• Academy Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Peace Prize

• World Press Photo award

What is essential for healing from trauma according to the transcript?

• Storytelling and connection

• Medication

• Ignoring the past

• Isolation

What is the societal responsibility mentioned in the context of trauma?

• To ignore the issues

• To pressure governments for better policies

• To provide financial aid to all

• To create more shelters

What is the potential long-term effect of trauma policies on children?

• No impact

• Immediate recovery

• Generational effects

• Temporary sadness