CTC Child Development & Psychological Impact 3

Question 1

Which developmental theorist described the concept of 'scaffolding' and its importance in supporting children through challenges, including trauma recovery?

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky

Answer

Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding describes how knowledgeable adults can support children in achieving what they cannot do independently, crucial in trauma-informed care.

Question 2

A traumatized 10-year-old begins sucking their thumb and having nighttime accidents that stopped at age 4. This behavior pattern is clinically termed:

Accepted Answer

Regression

Answer

Regression is the return to earlier developmental behaviors under stress, and is a common trauma response in children.

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter system is most implicated in the reward pathway disruptions seen in children who experienced early neglect?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Early neglect disrupts dopamine system development, affecting motivation, reward processing, and increasing vulnerability to later substance use.

Question 4

In Piaget's theory, a 5-year-old trauma survivor who insists the abuse was their fault is demonstrating which cognitive characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism

Answer

Preoperational egocentrism causes young children to interpret events as centered on themselves, making self-blame a developmentally expected but harmful trauma response.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes epigenetic changes related to childhood trauma?

Accepted Answer

Heritable changes in gene expression without altering DNA sequence

Answer

Epigenetic changes alter gene expression patterns (e.g., via methylation) without changing DNA sequence, and some trauma-related changes can be transmitted across generations.

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

CTC Child Development & Psychological Impact 3