Describe and give examples in which children might be at risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder and one protective factor
What will be an ideal response?
• Definition – experience of trauma with symptoms in these areas: intrusion symptoms (e.g., flashbacks), avoidance symptoms (e.g., efforts to avoid specific places), and alternations in cognition and mood
• Usually occurs after repeated, multiple, or prolonged experiences of trauma (e.g., war)
• Can occur after one intense event (e.g., 9/11, witnessing death or destruction)
• Can occur when separation from parents occurs (e.g., refugees, orphans)
• Mass trauma – disaster, war, terrorism
• Gender differences – girls report more symptoms
• Protective factor – attachment figure
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Nicole is considering sending her 8-month-old son Austin to a new academic learning center where infants are trained with letter and number flash cards. You can advise Nicole that
A) Austin will likely score 10 to 15 points higher in IQ than agemates who attend traditional early childhood programs. B) although this program will not likely raise Austin's IQ, it will probably help him learn to read more quickly. C) this program is as effective as a traditional early childhood program in promoting cognitive development. D) this program could overwhelm Austin and cause him to withdraw, thereby threatening his interest in learning.