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NR606 Correct answers 100% What did the CDC and Kaiser Permanente investigate? - Childhood abuse, neglect, and stressful events What did the study find? - Strong relationship between ACEs and health risk behaviors and disease in adulthood What did later studies find? - ACEs increase likelihood of adversity, chronic illness, and early death What are some examples of later studies? - Boppre & Boyer (2021), LaNoue et al. (2020), Lee et al. (2020), Struck et al. (2021) What are some examples of ACEs? - Sexual or domestic violence, abuse, neglect, unsafe home environment. How do ACEs affect the developing brain? - They adversely affect brain structure and functioning. What factors impact a child's response to trauma? - Frequency, seriousness, type of traumatic event, prior trauma history, and availability of support. How common are ACEs in adults? - One in six adults have experienced four or more ACEs. What are the leading causes of death related to ACEs? - Five or more of the top 10 leading causes of death. Who is at greater risk of experiencing four or more ACEs? - Females and racial/ethnic minority groups. What is the ACE Pyramid? - Conceptual framework for studying ACEs. What did the ACE study reveal? - ACEs are strongly related to risk factors for poor health and social consequences. What did the ACE study identify? - Risk factors for ACEs and informed prevention programs. What does the ACE Pyramid represent? - Mechanisms by which ACEs influence health and well-being. What is at the top of the ACE Pyramid? - Generational embodiment / Historical trauma. What is in the middle of the ACE Pyramid? - Social conditions / Local context. What is at the bottom of the ACE Pyramid? - Early death. What is disrupted by ACEs? - Neurodevelopment. What impairments can result from ACEs? - Social, emotional, and cognitive impairment. What behavior may be adopted as a result of ACEs? - Health risk behavior. What problems can arise from ACEs? - Disease, disability, and social problems. What are individual risk factors for ACEs? - Factors specific to the individual's circumstances. What is a lack of closeness to parents/caregivers? - Emotional distance from parents or caregivers. What is early sexual activity? - Engaging in sexual behavior at a young age. What does it mean to have few or no friends? - Having a small or nonexistent social circle. What are friends who engage in aggressive or delinquent behavior? - Peers who participate in violent or criminal activities. What are caregiving challenges related to children with disabilities, mental health issues, or chronic physical illnesses? - Difficulties faced by caregivers of children with special needs. What is a limited understanding of children's needs or development? - Lack of knowledge about child development and their requirements. What are caregivers who were abused or neglected as children? - Parents or caregivers who experienced abuse or neglect during their own childhood. Who are young caregivers or single parents? - Individuals who take care of children at a young age or without a partner. What are the effects of low income or low levels of education? - Negative impact of poverty and limited education on parenting. What are high levels of parenting stress or economic stress? - Significant stress experienced by parents due to financial or parenting challenges. What is isolation in the context of risk factors? - Being socially isolated or lacking a support network. What are high conflict and negative communication styles? - Frequent arguments and unhealthy communication patterns within the family. What are attitudes accepting of or justifying violence or aggression? - Beliefs that condone or rationalize violent or aggressive behavior. What are high rates of violence and crime in the community? - A community with a significant amount of violent and criminal activities.