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The Science Of Regulation: Bridging Brain, Body, And Function In Pediatric Therapy

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1.  According to the research cited, what are the two most important components for developing adequate neural pathways in children?
  1. High-level cognitive tasks and strict behavioral schedules
  2. Tactile system and emotional nurturing
  3. Independent play and screen-based learning
  4. Auditory processing and motor planning
2.  Which part of the brain is the first to develop and is responsible for sensory/motor functions and survival?
  1. Limbic Brain
  2. Cortical Brain
  3. Brainstem (Primitive Brain)
  4. Prefrontal Cortex
3.  In the 1994 brain image study by Bessel van der Kolk, which area of the brain showed decreased activity during flashbacks, leading to difficulties with organization and rational thinking?
  1. The amygdala
  2. Broca’s area and the left brain
  3. Brodmann’s area 19
  4. The right side expressive center
4.  When a child is struggling to wait their turn in a game, even when they are excited (self-control), which layer of the brain is involved?
  1. Brain stem
  2. Limbic Brain
  3. Cortex
  4. None of the above
5.  Utilizing sensory strategies is intended to assist the central nervous system by doing what?
  1. Increasing reliance on pharmacological interventions
  2. Organizing and filtering incoming information to assist with regulation
  3. Replacing the need for emotional nurturing from caregivers
  4. Eliminating the flight/fight/freeze response entirely