NR505NP WEEK 7 REVIEW AND SOLUTIONS
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◉ polyvagal theory: ventral vagal. Answer: -ventral vagal
• nervous system's optimal state
• state from which we can engage socially, and connect and co-
regulate with others
• we often feel more calm, curious, grounded, and safe
◉ polyvagal theory: sympathetic pathway. Answer: -sympathetic
pathway
• defensive pathway that gets the body to mobilize into a fight or
flight response, or an attach/cry-for-help response
• we might feel fear, panic, irritation, anger, or even rage
◉ polyvagal theory: dorsal vagal pathway. Answer: -dorsal vagal
pathway
• defensive pathway that gets the body to immobilize into a
collapse/shutdown response
• we may feel numb, depressed, ashamed, hopeless, or lethargic
• We may dissociate
,◉ Risk Factors Related to Violence: Individual. Answer: -History of
victimization
-ADHD or learning disorders
-Substance use
-Low intelligence
-Emotional distress
-Exposure to family violence
-Social or cognitive deficits
◉ Risk Factors Related to Violence: Family. Answer: -Authoritarian
parenting style
-Inconsistent or harsh discipline
-Low parental involvement
-Low parental income & education level
-Dysfunctional family functioning
◉ Risk Factors Related to Violence: Community. Answer: -Gang
involvement
-Social rejection
-Lack of economic opportunities
-Neighborhood poverty
-High level of transient people
, -Low community participation
-Low school support
-High density of alcohol outlets
◉ Protective Factors Related to Violence: Individual. Answer: -
Positive social behaviors
-High IQ & academic achievement
-Religious beliefs
-High-level planning skills
◉ Protective Factors Related to Violence: Family. Answer: -Family
connections
-Open communication style
-Shared family activities
-Consistent parental presence
-Constructive coping mechanisms
◉ Protective Factors Related to Violence: Community. Answer: -
Close peers
-Community activities
-Stable housing
-Community support of schools
2026
◉ polyvagal theory: ventral vagal. Answer: -ventral vagal
• nervous system's optimal state
• state from which we can engage socially, and connect and co-
regulate with others
• we often feel more calm, curious, grounded, and safe
◉ polyvagal theory: sympathetic pathway. Answer: -sympathetic
pathway
• defensive pathway that gets the body to mobilize into a fight or
flight response, or an attach/cry-for-help response
• we might feel fear, panic, irritation, anger, or even rage
◉ polyvagal theory: dorsal vagal pathway. Answer: -dorsal vagal
pathway
• defensive pathway that gets the body to immobilize into a
collapse/shutdown response
• we may feel numb, depressed, ashamed, hopeless, or lethargic
• We may dissociate
,◉ Risk Factors Related to Violence: Individual. Answer: -History of
victimization
-ADHD or learning disorders
-Substance use
-Low intelligence
-Emotional distress
-Exposure to family violence
-Social or cognitive deficits
◉ Risk Factors Related to Violence: Family. Answer: -Authoritarian
parenting style
-Inconsistent or harsh discipline
-Low parental involvement
-Low parental income & education level
-Dysfunctional family functioning
◉ Risk Factors Related to Violence: Community. Answer: -Gang
involvement
-Social rejection
-Lack of economic opportunities
-Neighborhood poverty
-High level of transient people
, -Low community participation
-Low school support
-High density of alcohol outlets
◉ Protective Factors Related to Violence: Individual. Answer: -
Positive social behaviors
-High IQ & academic achievement
-Religious beliefs
-High-level planning skills
◉ Protective Factors Related to Violence: Family. Answer: -Family
connections
-Open communication style
-Shared family activities
-Consistent parental presence
-Constructive coping mechanisms
◉ Protective Factors Related to Violence: Community. Answer: -
Close peers
-Community activities
-Stable housing
-Community support of schools
