RISK
What is the definition of "risk"?
An elevated possibility of an undesirable outcome
Resilience is defined as.........
the capacity to rise above difficult circumstances
Children living in poverty are more likely to.........
have developmental delays & behavioral problems
About how old is Kevin if he's asking about his deceased grandfather?
8 years old
What do stressors include?
change, overload, uncertainty & fear
What do "stressors" include?
change, overload, uncertainty & fear
What are "fundamental adaptive coping systems"?
the ecological systems surrounding children (family, peers, school)
How many children live in poverty in the US?
16 million
What do "human-created social traumas" include?
rape, robbery & assault in neighborhoods
What disease affects 4.8 million children in the US?
Asthma
What do "generic risk factors" include?
parental mental health or adjustment problems
What is the most important recovery predictor?
the number of risk factors
Children who care for themselves before & after school are likely to be..........
less socially competent & test lower in school
At what age do children first manifest stress after death of a loved one?
3 years old
How many children live in poverty in the US?
16 million
What do "human-created social traumas" include?
rape, robbery & assault in neighborhoods
Which is a myth about how children view their parents divorce?
they are probably as relieved to see the bad marriage end
What disease affects 4.8 million children in the US?
Asthma
What is a myth about how most children view their parents divorce?
they are probably relieved to see the end of a bad marriage
What is the most important recovery predictor?
the number of risk factors
At what age do children first manifest stress after death of a loved one?
3 years
What is the most damaging part of abusive homes?
they learn that the behavior is the way to solve problems
What is the leading known cause of mental retardation?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
What is the most damaging part of an abusive home?
they learn that the behavior is the way to solve problems
Is there in person class next week?
NO!