Adverse Cognitions: The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development

Authors

Faith Salamone, Lindenwood UniversityFollow

Student Type

Undergraduate

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The effect of adverse experiences in childhood have been known to create lasting difficulties, even in adulthood. While it can be hard to determine the effects of childhood trauma on the brain, many studies have identified areas that appear to be negatively impacted by these adverse childhood experiences. This paper is a meta-analysis of eight articles that have attempted to investigate the effects of childhood trauma on the developing brain. These articles are specifically investigating the effects of childhood physical and/or sexual abuse. The areas that will be discussed in this paper are the prefrontal cortex, corpus callosum, the limbic system, and more specifically, the amygdala, and the hippocampus.

Recommended Citation

Salamone, Faith (2025) "Adverse Cognitions: The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development," The Confluence: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62608/2150-2633.1066
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theconfluence/vol4/iss1/3

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Date

1/6/25