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dakota nelson

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Discuss why adolescence is a particularly vulnerable time for the expression of stress and/or symptoms related to trauma.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which trauma survivor is at highest risk for developing PTSD?
 
  a. Juana, who lost her daughter in an earthquake
  b. Cynthia, who normally has a positive outlook
  c. Sam, who does not have a support system in place
  d. Samantha, who was raped by a man she did not know


meltdown117

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Brain differences  HPA axis and unique brain development that occurs in adolescence (frontal cortex)
 Less buffering of stress-response
 Cumulative effects of trauma or maltreatment become more observable
 Social challenges that occur during adolescence

Answer to Question 2

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