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1) Traumatic experiences are inherently complex - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Varying degrees of
objective life threat, physical violation and witnessing injury or death
Child's moment to moment reactions are strongly influenced by their prior experience and
developmental level
2) Trauma occurs within a broad context that includes children's personal characteristics, life
experiences, and current circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Child intrinsic factors include
temperament, prior exposure to trauma, and prior history of psychopathology
Child extrinsic factors influence children's experience and appraisal of traumatic environments
3) traumatic events often generate secondary adversities, life changes, and distressing
reminders in children's daily lives - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Hurts coping resources, family, and
may produce posttrauma emotional and behavioral functioning
4) children can exhibit a wide range of reactions to trauma and loss - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Pattern and course of children's posttrauma reactions are influenced by the type of
traumatic experience and it's consequences
Post traumatic stress and grief can disrupt major domains of child development
Can exacerbate preexisting mental health problems