Exam Preview for 1486: Introduction to Polyvagal Theory-The Foundat

Introduction to Polyvagal Theory-The Foundation to Understanding Psychosomatic Responses

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1. Polyvagal theory provides a: biological perspective to study feelings and uses biological factors to better explain why we may feel how we feel random perspective to study feelings and uses biological factors to better explain why we may feel how we feel scientific perspective to study feelings and uses biological factors to better explain why we may feel how we feel tactical perspective to study feelings and uses biological factors to better explain why we may feel how we feel
2. _______________________ systems require connection; connecting with others is a foundational need that assists with regulation. Autonomic Hierarchy Co-regulating Freeze Vagal
3. Which of the following is one of the three parts of the autonomic system that has been identified as the Autonomic Hierarchy? Connection Dorsal Vagal Freeze None of the above
4. People who are balanced and can confront conflict, stress or trauma in a healthy way are operating at the ____________ part of the autonomic Hierarchy. best highest lowest worst
5. ____________________ describes how neural circuits distinguish whether situations or people are safe, dangerous, or life threatening. Neuroscience Neurology Neuropassage Neuroception
6. ____________________ reframes and normalizes resistant behaviors as preconscious, protective responses emerging from our autonomic nervous system. Action therapy Movement therapy Somatic theory Polyvagal theory
7. Which of the following is a somatic intervention that focuses on four basic actions: direction, weight, speed and flow? Active Therapy Laban Movement Psychoeducation Yoga
8. ___________________ is nurturing connection of another individual that supports regulation needs using strategies, tools, and calming techniques in order to self-soothe or respond in times of stress. Anxiety Co-response Co-regulation De-regulation
9. __________________ holds that while what happened in the past is significant, it is not what happened in the past that creates the symptoms that people experience as adults. NeuroAffective Relational Model NeuroAffective Relative Model NeuroAffective Remote Model NeuroAffective Regency Model
10. Which of the following is a counseling method rooting in polyvagal theory? EMDR Expressive Movement Therapy Feldenkrais Method All of the above