Exam Preview for 1886: The Effect of Childhood Family Trauma on Adu

The Effect of Childhood Family Trauma on Adult Relationships Podcast

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is childhood family trauma? Trauma that occurs when growing up Trauma that happens during divorce Trauma that occurs during childhood in the family of origin Trauma that happens during grandparents death
2. What is the difference between dysfunction and trauma? Dysfunction is on a smaller scale, trauma is when the level of dysfunction leaves lasting damage They never occur together Dysfunction is never traumatic They are the same
3. Which of the following is NOT an example of family trauma? A mentally ill parent who was not treated. Experiencing physical abuse in the family. Growing up with psychological abuse. Not having designer clothes during school.
4. How does a fear of abandonment affect survivors in adulthood? They are often more likely to put up with bad behavior out of fear that they will be left They avoid relationships due to fear that they will be abandoned They engage in serial monogamy All of the above
5. Why do many survivors of dysfunctional family environments try to change their partner? This gives them the feeling of being able to repair the troubled relationships from their family They believe that this is their role to better others Their partner is bothering them All of the above
6. What is an example of the “Uncovering” stage of healing from family trauma? Becoming more aware of how our trauma history affects us Pretending it doesn’t exist Ignore any negative feelings that come up Becoming desensitized to your trauma history
7. Can family trauma be “cured”? Yes, all memories can eventually be erased Not necessarily, but someone can learn and grow from their experience Yes, someone can be completely cured if they try to forget it Never
8. What is the first stage in the 6 stages of healing from family trauma? Repairing Digging in Trauma Pre-awareness
9. What is the final stage in healing from childhood family trauma? Nurturing Uncovering Getting on medication Pushing the memories away
10. Which of the following is not a stage in healing from family trauma? Understanding Digging in Nurturing Forgetting