COUN 518 SLO Exam

True

True or False:

Chronic hippocampus activation can wear it out (e.g., repeated trauma)

hippocampus

a part of your brain that’s responsible for your memory and learning

sympathetic nervous system

a network of nerves that helps your body activate its “fight-or-flight” response

sympathetic

When we are scared, the _____ nervous system kicks into high gear and stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) pour out into our bloodstream

catecholamine

The _____ systems include dopaminergic (“feel good” neurotransmitters) and noradrenergic (stress neurotransmitter) systems

amygdala and prefrontal cortex

In order to heal, therapeutic interventions must activate these portions of the brain that have been altered by trauma

depression; anxiety

Abrupt and or prolonged separation can have major implications on mental health including _____, _____, and behavioral disturbances

first

The brain organizes at such an explosive rate in the _____ year of life, experiences during this period have more potential to influence the brain in both positive and negative ways.

childhood

The vast majority of critical structure and functional organization takes place in _____.

C

Which of the following is NOT a traumatic event found to develop serious and chronic neuropsychiatric problems in more than 30% of children:
A) Physical abuse
B) Domestic and community violence
C) Violent TV/Movies/Videogames
D) Motor Vehicle Accidents
E) Natural Disasters

HPA axis

AKA the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis;
the body's primary neuroendocrine system that controls stress responses, metabolism, immune function, and mood