Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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Which type of stress involves moderate, short-lived stress responses?

Toxic Stress
Positive Stress
Tolerable Stress
Complex Trauma (Chronic)

The correct answer is: Positive Stress

Positive stress involves moderate, short-lived stress responses that can provide opportunities for growth, mastery, and resilience. It is considered a normal and essential part of healthy development. Toxic stress (Option A) refers to prolonged activation of the body's stress response systems in the absence of the buffering protection of a supportive, adult relationship. Tolerable stress (Option C) refers to short-term stress responses within an individual's ability to cope, usually with the support of a caring adult. Complex trauma (chronic) (Option D) involves exposure to multiple traumatic events, often of an invasive, interpersonal nature, and the prolonged, repeated, and severe nature of the trauma can lead to significant problems in functioning.