ACEs Training Quiz

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1. Which of the following best describes Adverse Childhood Experiences? *

ACEs are traumatic or stressful events that occur in childhood that will have a negative impact.
ACEs are traumatic or stressful events that occur in childhood that can be stopped with a few protective factors.
ACEs are traumatic or stressful events that occur in childhood that can potentially have a negative impact across the life course in the absence of resilience and supportive relationships.

2. Why is attachment important? *

A secure attachment formed within a safe and stable relationship with any caregiver provides children with a secure base to take appropriate risks and supports healthy brain development.
It makes children feel important which helps them develop a positive sense of self.
In order to experience healthy brain development a child needs a good relationship with their parent.

3. With regards to toxic stress, which of the following statements do you think is the most accurate? *

A normal part of brain development is exposure to levels of stress and adversity.
Without protective relationships toxic stress and adversity disrupts the healthy development of the brain.
Toxic stress damages children’s brains.

4. How do Adverse Childhood Experiences impact across a life course? *

Those with 4 or more ACEs will experience significant negative outcomes across their life.
People who have experienced ACEs are at increased risk of potential negative impacts across their life course.
Adverse Childhood Experiences only affect children.

5. What are examples of good protective factors?

6. What are the key principles of "Trauma Informed Practice?"

Resilience, supportive relationships, safety and trust.
Organizations promote trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and resilience.
Organizations promote trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and safety, whilst assuming that everyone has experience trauma and will therefore benefit from the approach.

7. How do you build resilience?

Supportive relationships with trusted adults who are resilient themselves.
Supporting children to engage in physical exercise, healthy diet, hobbies and interests.
Supporting children to take managed risks and develop problem solving skills.
All of the above.