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This is your brain on trauma

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Which is NOT true about the amygdala? A-It is the brain's guard dog; B-It is designed to react within minutes of social/physical threat;C-It triggers a fight or flight response;D-It shuts down cogintive function by releasing cortisol

B-It is designed to react within minutes of social/physical threat - WITHIN A SECOND

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Which of the following is NOT a type of trauma? PSYCHOLOGICAL; PHYSICAL; SYMPATHETIC; SOCIAL; HISTORICAL; ONGOING; EMPATHETIC

SYMPATHETIC

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TRUE OR FALSE: When the amygdala is overworked, the working memory shrinks.

TRUE

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TRUE OR FALSE: Children's response to trauma is almost identical to that of adults.

FALSE

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TRUE OR FALSE: Despite being in a non-threatening environment, children who are suffering trauma will exhibit survivor behaviors such as fighting, substance abuse, and self injury.

TRUE

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_____ out of every 4 children attending school has been exposed to a traumatic event that can affect learning and/or behavior.

1

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WAY EDUCATORS CAN HELP HEAL CHILDHOOD TRAUMA? following traditional classroom discipline systems; creating a safe environment; making connections with others

following traditional classroom discipline systems

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TRUE OR FALSE: Self care strategies such as eating healthy, exercising, taking a time out, knowing your own limits, and improving your own understanding of trauma can help prevent secondary trauma.

TRUE

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