True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Children over the age of six years old are most vulnerable to abuse because they
are able to talk back to a caregiver.
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2.
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Sexual abuse usually occurs between a child and a stranger.
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3.
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A major reason that young parents may abuse their children is that they are not
mature enough for the responsibilities of parenthood.
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4.
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If you are abused as a child, you will become a child abuser as a teen or
adult.
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5.
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It is typical for child abusers to have personal problems and high
self-esteem.
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6.
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Child abuse is seldom determined by a single incident, but from a consistent
pattern of behavior.
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7.
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Sexual contact between children always indicates they are acting out sexual
abuse.
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8.
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Physical abuse is defined as the non-accidental infliction of harm on a
child.
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9.
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Abused and neglected children are almost always from low-income families
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10.
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A mandated reported must report abuse if they suspect it; they do not have to
have concrete proof.
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11.
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The incidence of child abuse can be reduced through parenting education
programs.
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12.
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Sexual abuse can range from fondling a child to the production of child
pornography.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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13.
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Shaking a baby out of frustration is an example of
a. | responsible caregiving | c. | emotional abuse | b. | neglect | d. | physical abuse |
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14.
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How might a parent who is abusing drugs behave toward her children?
a. | ignore them | c. | emotionally abuse them | b. | physically abuse
them | d. | all of the
above |
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15.
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A parent leaves a seven-year-old child alone while the parent goes to visit
friends. What kind of maltreatment is this parent guilty of?
a. | emotional abuse | c. | sexual abuse | b. | physical abuse | d. | neglect |
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Who is more likely to abuse a child?
a. | people who feel depressed and overwhelmed | b. | fathers rather than
mothers | c. | older, more mature parents | d. | people who have their impulses firmly under
control |
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17.
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A child who demonstrates recurring genital pains, discomfort with physical
contact, and low self-esteem may have been a victim of
a. | physical abuse | c. | physical neglect | b. | emotional abuse | d. | sexual abuse |
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18.
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A parent who refuses to buy their children clothes from anyplace besides
Goodwill is subjecting their child to
a. | none of these responses | c. | physical abuse | b. | physical
neglect | d. | emotional
abuse |
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19.
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A parent is constantly telling a child that she is unable to do anything
correctly. What kind of maltreatment is this parent guilty of?
a. | emotional abuse | c. | neglect | b. | sexual abuse | d. | physical abuse |
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Which of these professionals is a mandated reporter?
a. | doctor | c. | social worker | b. | classroom teacher | d. | all of the
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Short Answer - Select one of the following prompts to respond to.
In your response, include a topic sentence and write in complete sentences.
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21.
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Describe what can be done to reduce or prevent the incidence of child abuse in
this country.
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22.
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What characteristics are common to people who commit child abuse? What can
be done to help them?
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