The Body Keeps the Score - Chapters 7–8 Quiz

What term does John Bowlby use to describe childhood attachment?

Question Answer Choices Safety net. The secure base. Parental bond. Emotional anchor.

What did the author observe about children who are not 'in sync' with their parents?

Question Answer Choices They become overly attached to their caregivers. They grow up to be dissociated from themselves and those around them. They develop strong bonds with their peers instead. They grow up to be highly successful and independent.

What did Marilyn begin to remember after another member of her therapy group talked about being gang-raped?

Question Answer Choices She began to remember what had happened to her, in a disordered sequence of memories, dreams, and flashbacks. She began to recall details of her past relationships. She started to remember her academic achievements. She began to remember her happy childhood memories.

What does the author say is generally of no use when trying to help victims of childhood trauma and abuse?

Question Answer Choices Providing them with educational resources. Encouraging them to forget their past. Merely telling them that they ought not to feel this way. Offering them financial support.

What did the children in the control group do when shown the same photographs in Chapter 7?

Question Answer Choices They refused to participate and remained silent. They created frightening stories similar to the abused children. They told more benign stories, with happy endings. They described the photographs in a factual manner without any stories.

What is 'disorganized attachment' as described in Chapter 7?

Question Answer Choices A pattern where children form overly strong bonds with their caregivers. A pattern where children may become physically immobile, seek intimacy with strangers, or trust nobody. A pattern where children only trust their immediate family members. A pattern where children exhibit extreme independence and avoid all forms of attachment.

What self-destructive behaviors did Karlen Lyons-Ruth's studies link to disorganized attachment?

Question Answer Choices Compulsive shopping, gambling, and overeating. Aggressive behavior, lying, and stealing. Substance abuse, binge eating, promiscuous sex, and suicidal behavior. Overworking, excessive exercise, and social isolation.

According to the author, what do parents tell their children to help lay the foundations of self-worth?

Question Answer Choices That they are kind, generous, and empathetic. That they are strong, brave, and independent. That they are smart, talented, and hardworking. That they are beautiful, special, and valued.

What experiment did the author conduct at the Children’s Clinic in Chapter 7?

Question Answer Choices He asked abused children to draw pictures of their families and interpret them. He observed the play behavior of abused children in a controlled environment. He showed photographs to abused children and asked them to tell stories based on the pictures. He conducted interviews with abused children to discuss their dreams.

What did Marilyn often feel, as mentioned in Chapter 8?

Question Answer Choices She often felt numb, as though she was merely going through the motions of her life. She often felt angry and resentful towards everyone around her. She often felt extremely happy and content with her life. She often felt anxious and fearful in social situations.