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Question 1

effect of ACE on brain structure and function?

Answer 1

structure:
decrease hippocampus volume

function:
increased amygdala activity (predicts future psychopathology)

Question 2

psychosocial consequences of ACE

Answer 2

• earlier onset of mental disorder
• more severe symptomology
• less responsive to standard treatment
• higher comorbidity

Question 3

emotional abuse mostly leads to…

psychosocial consequences

Answer 3

depression

Question 4

physical abuse mostly leads to

psychosocial consequences

Answer 4

drug abuse

Question 5

sexual abuse before 12

psychosocial consequences

Answer 5

depression

Question 6

sexual abuse after 12

psychosocial consequences

Answer 6

PTSD

Question 7

emotional neglect (esp b/n 13-14)

psychosocial consequences

Answer 7

dissociative symptoms

Question 8

ACE and somatic consequence

Answer 8

ACE leads to immune dysregulation leads to physical sickness

early life stress also makes ppl more sensitive to pain and touch

Question 9

stress acceleration theory

Answer 9

neurobiological changes in response to ELS is adaptive in short term but detrimental in long term