TRAUMA-RELATED DISORDERS - Child Abuse Flashcards
Most frequent symptom found in abused
preschool aged children? (2x)
Aggression
Receptor expression altered by epigenetic
changes due to sexual abuse as a child?
Glucocorticord receptor
What is needed for CPS to intervene when
factitious disorder imposed upon another is
suspected?
Suspicion of child maltreatment
How does childhood abuse affect
neurodevelopment?
Increases ACTH and causes atrophy of
hippocampus
Adolescent female with history of physical
abuse from father is in therapy for
depression. What type of aggression would
be displayed if the patient got in a fight with
an older girl who was bullying her, striking
her in the face and needing restraint by
school staff?
Affective
Which genetic change can lead to increased
depression in children exposed to
maltreatment?
Gene methylation
When is sexual contact between minors
defined as sexual abuse in most states?
When is sexual contact between minors
defined as sexual abuse in most states? S
Risk factor for children exposed to trauma
by 12 yo having increased rates of
psychotic symptoms?
Maltreatment by a caregiver
Genetic disposition for psychosis
Child abuse increases risk of what medical
condition, according to ACE study?
Heart Disease
Children exposed to sexual abuse and
domestic violence often have?
Inappropriate sexual behavior
Genetic factor potentially protective in
children with early abuse?
High levels of monoamine oxidase enzyme
Number one cause of death in mothers of
newborns in the U.S.?
Domestic violence at home
What characteristic best predicts resilience
of child who was placed in foster care after
physical abuse?
Above average intelligence
