Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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What is defined as the strong, frequent, or prolonged activation of the body's stress management system without access to supportive adults?

  1. Isolated Trauma (Acute)

  2. Positive Stress

  3. Neglect

  4. Toxic Stress

The correct answer is: Toxic Stress

Toxic stress is defined as the strong, frequent, or prolonged activation of the body's stress management system without access to supportive adults. Unlike positive stress, which can be beneficial in small doses, toxic stress can have long-term negative impacts on a child's brain development and overall well-being. Isolated Trauma (Acute) typically refers to a singular traumatic event, while Neglect involves the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs.

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