Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

What term describes traumatic incidents that tend to produce discrete conditioned behavioral and biological responses to reminders of the trauma?

1. Isolated Trauma (Acute)

2. ACES

3. Positive Stress

4. Psychological Maltreatment

The correct answer is: Isolated Trauma (Acute)

The term that describes traumatic incidents that tend to produce discrete conditioned behavioral and biological responses to reminders of the trauma is "Isolated Trauma (Acute)." This term refers to traumatic events that result in specific conditioned responses when the individual is reminded of the initial trauma. Option B, ACES, stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences, which refers to a range of stressful or traumatic events that children may experience. Option C, Positive Stress, is a term used to describe brief stressful experiences that promote resilience and coping skills in individuals. Option D, Psychological Maltreatment, refers to emotional abuse or neglect that can have detrimental effects on a child's development.