SSW Trauma-Informed Practice

Question 1

What is a foundational principle of trauma-informed care as defined by SAMHSA?

Accepted Answer

Safety

Answer

Safety is one of SAMHSA's six key principles of trauma-informed care, ensuring physical and emotional security for clients.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of SAMHSA's six key principles of trauma-informed care?

Accepted Answer

Confrontation of denial

Answer

Confrontation of denial is not a SAMHSA principle; the six principles include safety, trustworthiness/transparency, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity.

Question 3

The landmark ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study was originally conducted as a collaboration between:

Accepted Answer

CDC and Kaiser Permanente

Answer

The original ACEs study (1995–1997) was a collaboration between the CDC and Kaiser Permanente's Health Appraisal Clinic in San Diego.

Question 4

A student who exhibits hypervigilance, intrusive memories, and emotional numbing following a traumatic event may be displaying symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Answer

Hypervigilance, intrusive memories, and emotional numbing are hallmark symptoms of PTSD as defined in the DSM-5.

Question 5

Which brain structure is primarily activated during the 'fight-or-flight' response triggered by trauma?

Accepted Answer

Amygdala

Answer

The amygdala acts as the brain's alarm system, triggering the fight-or-flight stress response when a threat (real or perceived) is detected.

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SSW Trauma-Informed Practice