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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who initiated the original Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) study in 1998?

a)

Trocme, Finkelhor, and Perry

b)

Drs. Vincent Felitti and Robert Anda

c)

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and Keli Anderson

d)

2

Dr. Jana Davidson and Jack P. Shonkoff

2.

What is one health outcome strongly associated with having 4 or more ACEs?

a)

Increased likelihood of attempting suicide

b)


Improved vision

c)

Lower risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

d)

Enhanced athletic performance

3.

What does ACE stand for?

a)

Adverse Children Engaged

b)

Adverse Childhood Experiences

c)

Adverse Childhood Exposures

4.

Behaviors due to traumatic experience in children often gets mistaken for what:

a)

Oppositional Defiance

b)

ADHD

c)

Laziness

d)

All of the above

5.

How might trauma manifest in a child's cognitive development?

a)

Enhanced memory

b)

Difficulty concentrating

c)

Increased IQ

d)

Faster learning pace

6.

How can trauma impact a child's development?

a)

It only affects physical growth

b)

It can lead to emotional and behavioural issues

c)

It has no impact on development

d)

It only affects academic performance

7.

Which of the following is considered a protective factor against Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

a)

Supportive relationships with adults

b)

Chronic exposure to violence

c)

Unstable housing

d)

Frequent school absences

8.

What is a key goal of trauma-informed care for children and young people?

a)

To encourage children to forget their trauma

b)

To focus only on academic achievement

c)

To support healing and resilience

d)

To ignore past experiences

9.

Which factor can help reduce the negative impact of trauma on a child's development?

a)

Supportive and stable environment

b)

Lack of routine

c)

Frequent changes in caregivers

d)

Isolation from peers

10.

Which of the following is a common emotional response in children who have experienced trauma?

a)

Increased irritability

b)

Consistent happiness

c)

Rapid language development

d)

Unusual optimism

11.

What is an example of an adverse childhood experience (ACE)?

a)

Learning a new language

b)

Moving to a new city for a better school

c)

Winning a school competition

d)

Parental divorce

12.

Which approach is most effective when supporting a child who has experienced trauma?

a)

Focusing only on academic performance

b)

Discouraging them from talking about their experiences

c)

Ignoring their feelings

d)

Providing consistent routines and reassurance