Trauma Exposure and Psychopathology (2 CE)
Number of Credits: 2
This course is for: Clinical Psychologists, Counselors, LMFTs & SWs
Course By: Tamara Avery, PsyD
Content By: Kasparek, S. W., Jenness, J. L., & McLaughlin, K. A. (2020). Reward processing modulates the association between trauma exposure and externalizing psychopathology. Clinical Psychological Science, 8(6), 989-1006. https://doi.org/10.1177/2167702620933570
Course Description: Childhood adversity is common and associated with risk for psychopathology. Identifying factors that buffer children from experiencing psychopathology following adversity is critical for developing more effective intervention approaches. The current study aimed to examine several behavioral metrics of reward processing reflecting global approach motivation for reward and the degree to which reward responses scaled with reward value as potential moderators of the association of multiple dimensions of adversity (i.e., trauma, caregiver neglect, food insecurity). Researchers found that trauma exposure and externalizing problems were positively associated with low and moderate levels of reward reactivity.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify the 1 purpose of the study and the methods related to reward processing as examined in the article
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Analyze the data by exploring the 2 child interviews used in conjunction with the discussed findings
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Integrate 5 of the study limitations with 2 areas of future research
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Generalize the possibility and/or plausibility of applying the 1 finding relating to trauma exposure and externalizing problems with reward reactivity
Course Outline:
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Read and understand Reward Processing Modulates the Association Between Trauma Exposure and Externalizing Psychopathology
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Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
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Consider the factors related to reward processing coupled with the statistical findings from the accompanying article
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Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
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Return to the referenced article for any missed questions and/or to better understand the relationship between trauma exposure and externalizing psychopathology
Approvals:
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Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |