Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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Which type of trauma interferes with neurobiological development and the capacity to integrate sensory, emotional, and cognitive information into a cohesive whole?

ACES
Positive Stress
Complex Trauma (Chronic)
Neglect

The correct answer is: Complex Trauma (Chronic)

Complex Trauma (Chronic) refers to experiences of multiple and/or prolonged traumatic events, often of an interpersonal nature, which can have a profound impact on an individual's development. This type of trauma can interfere with neurobiological development by affecting the brain's structure and function, as well as the body's stress response systems. It can also hinder the ability to integrate sensory, emotional, and cognitive information into a cohesive whole, leading to difficulties in emotional regulation, relationships, behavior, and overall well-being. ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are traumatic events that occur in childhood and can have negative effects on physical and mental health outcomes later in life. Positive Stress refers to brief, mild to moderate stressful experiences that can help individuals develop coping skills. Neglect is a form of abuse where a caregiver fails to provide for the basic needs of a child, which can also have significant long-term consequences on development, but it is not specific to interfering with neurobiological development or integration of sensory, emotional, and cognitive information like complex trauma does.