SSW Trauma-Informed Practice 2

Question 1

Complex trauma, as distinguished from single-incident trauma, typically involves:

Accepted Answer

Repeated or prolonged exposure to traumatic events, often interpersonal in nature

Answer

Complex trauma involves repeated, chronic exposure to traumatic events (such as ongoing abuse or neglect), often within caregiving relationships, distinguishing it from single-incident PTSD.

Question 2

The 'window of tolerance' in trauma-informed practice refers to:

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal in which a person can process experiences and function effectively

Answer

The window of tolerance is the zone of arousal where a person can process information and emotions without becoming overwhelmed (hyperarousal) or shutting down (hypoarousal).

Question 3

Polyvagal Theory, which informs trauma-informed practice by explaining the nervous system's hierarchical responses to threat, was developed by:

Accepted Answer

Stephen Porges

Answer

Stephen Porges developed Polyvagal Theory, which explains how the autonomic nervous system regulates social engagement and responds hierarchically to perceived threat.

Question 4

A student who witnessed a traumatic accident begins refusing to attend school. This avoidance is best understood as:

Accepted Answer

A trauma response aimed at avoiding trauma-related triggers in the environment

Answer

Avoidance is a core symptom of trauma responses; the student is likely avoiding the school environment because it triggers reminders of the traumatic event.

Question 5

Secondary traumatic stress (STS) in school social workers is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Emotional distress resulting from indirect exposure to clients' traumatic experiences

Answer

Secondary traumatic stress (also called vicarious trauma) occurs when practitioners develop trauma-like symptoms from indirect exposure to clients' traumatic material.

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

SSW Trauma-Informed Practice 2