CTC Childhood Trauma Assessment Techniques 3

Question 1

Which measure specifically assesses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) across 10 categories of household dysfunction and abuse?

Accepted Answer

ACE Questionnaire

Answer

The ACE Questionnaire, originating from the Felitti et al. (1998) study, scores 10 categories of adverse childhood experiences including abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction.

Question 2

A trauma consultant observes that a 6-year-old exhibits repetitive play involving themes of a car accident the child witnessed. This behavior is BEST understood as:

Accepted Answer

Post-traumatic play, a potential indicator of trauma processing

Answer

Post-traumatic play, in which children repetitively reenact trauma themes, is a recognized indicator of unresolved trauma in young children.

Question 3

The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for Children and Adolescents (CAPS-CA) is considered a gold standard because it:

Accepted Answer

Provides both frequency and intensity ratings for each PTSD symptom

Answer

The CAPS-CA captures both the frequency and intensity of each PTSD symptom, yielding dimensional severity scores aligned with DSM criteria.

Question 4

When using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) in a trauma assessment, the consultant should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

Elevated internalizing and externalizing scores may reflect trauma but require integration with history and clinical interview

Answer

The CBCL measures broad behavioral and emotional problems; elevated scores are nonspecific and must be interpreted within the full clinical context.

Question 5

A 10-year-old denies any distress about a confirmed trauma event. The MOST clinically sound response is to:

Accepted Answer

Recognize that minimization and avoidance are common trauma responses and gather collateral information

Answer

Avoidance and minimization are core features of post-traumatic stress; obtaining collateral data from caregivers and teachers provides a fuller picture.

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

CTC Childhood Trauma Assessment Techniques 3