Exam Preview for 31207: ACEs in the Classroom: Addressing Early Tra

ACEs in the Classroom: Addressing Early Trauma in an Early Childcare Setting

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1. When were Adverse Childhood Experiences originally identified? The 1990s The 1800s 2013 Through physicians studying cardiovascular diseases
2. Individuals with more than four Adverse Childhood Experiences are at greater risk for which of the following? Difficulties in school Divorce Require behavioral health services All of the above
3. Adverse Childhood Experiences are linked to an increase in the production of which hormone? Serotonin Adrenaline Oxytocin Cortisol
4. Which part of the brain controls impulse, analytical thinking, cause and effect? Frontal cortex Limbic system Brain stem Amygdala
5. Increased cortisol production often results in which of the following? Impaired memory Decreased access to words Difficulty with impulse control All of the above
6. Children with histories of early trauma are often misdiagnosed with which of the following? Depression ADHD PTSD Learning disabilities
7. Children who have experienced chronic stress and trauma may display which of the following? Low activity level Poor impulse control Trust in adults Ease in following directions
8. How can you manage trauma in the classroom? Recognize behaviors Understand the needs of the children served by your classroom Identify the motivation of the behavior All of the above
9. Which of the following is an example of a universal intervention? Watching TV Implementing structure and routine Giving a child headphones Sending a child to a therapist
10. Which of the following is an example of a specific intervention? Talking to children about personal safety and boundaries Decreasing noise in a classroom Giving a child a transitional object Putting a child in time out