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Ambroise Tardieu's research on child abuse had a significant impact on the French medical community.
Ambroise Tardieu's research on child abuse had a significant impact on the French medical community.
False
Dr. C. Henry Kempe first defined child abuse as a clinical condition with diagnosable medical symptoms.
Dr. C. Henry Kempe first defined child abuse as a clinical condition with diagnosable medical symptoms.
True
Child maltreatment is considered a common social problem.
Child maltreatment is considered a common social problem.
False
The battered child syndrome was described in the 1950s by Dr. C. Henry Kempe.
The battered child syndrome was described in the 1950s by Dr. C. Henry Kempe.
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Most child maltreatment offenders show significant forms of psychopathology.
Most child maltreatment offenders show significant forms of psychopathology.
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X-rays can reveal patterns of abuse in children's bones.
X-rays can reveal patterns of abuse in children's bones.
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Poverty is a direct cause of child abuse and neglect.
Poverty is a direct cause of child abuse and neglect.
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Parental psychopathology was recognized in the 1980s as a leading cause of child abuse.
Parental psychopathology was recognized in the 1980s as a leading cause of child abuse.
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Ambroise Tardieu conducted one of the first empirical studies on the signs of sexual abuse in children.
Ambroise Tardieu conducted one of the first empirical studies on the signs of sexual abuse in children.
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Parents who abuse are often more satisfied with their children.
Parents who abuse are often more satisfied with their children.
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Historical models traditionally viewed child abusers as psychotic individuals.
Historical models traditionally viewed child abusers as psychotic individuals.
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Children learn that violent behavior is acceptable through direct reinforcement.
Children learn that violent behavior is acceptable through direct reinforcement.
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Social isolation is characteristic of neglecting parents.
Social isolation is characteristic of neglecting parents.
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Dr. C. Henry Kempe suspected that a small percentage of babies in emergency rooms had suffered physical abuse.
Dr. C. Henry Kempe suspected that a small percentage of babies in emergency rooms had suffered physical abuse.
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Elevated scores on measures such as anger control problems are common among child maltreatment offenders.
Elevated scores on measures such as anger control problems are common among child maltreatment offenders.
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Prematurely born children are less likely to be victims of abuse.
Prematurely born children are less likely to be victims of abuse.
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Parents who abuse children are often found to be mentally healthy and stable.
Parents who abuse children are often found to be mentally healthy and stable.
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A parent's inability to meet their own needs can affect their capability to care for their child.
A parent's inability to meet their own needs can affect their capability to care for their child.
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The marital relationship has no influence on the occurrence of child abuse.
The marital relationship has no influence on the occurrence of child abuse.
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Most families living in poverty tend to abuse or neglect their children.
Most families living in poverty tend to abuse or neglect their children.
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Poverty and socioeconomic status are risk factors for child abuse.
Poverty and socioeconomic status are risk factors for child abuse.
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Unemployment has no effect on child abuse incidents.
Unemployment has no effect on child abuse incidents.
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Children's interaction styles can affect their parents’ behavior.
Children's interaction styles can affect their parents’ behavior.
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Families living in neighborhoods with fewer resources experience more child abuse.
Families living in neighborhoods with fewer resources experience more child abuse.
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The exosystem includes the mother's relationships with her extended family and peers.
The exosystem includes the mother's relationships with her extended family and peers.
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The macrosystem only considers the economic opportunities available to families.
The macrosystem only considers the economic opportunities available to families.
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Racism has no effect on family stress levels within the macrosystem.
Racism has no effect on family stress levels within the macrosystem.
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Cicchetti and Lynch's ecological/transactional model mainly investigates the causes of child abuse.
Cicchetti and Lynch's ecological/transactional model mainly investigates the causes of child abuse.
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Attachment theory states that secure attachment is primarily developed in the first three years of life.
Attachment theory states that secure attachment is primarily developed in the first three years of life.
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John Bowlby defined attachment as behavior aimed at distancing oneself from a caregiver.
John Bowlby defined attachment as behavior aimed at distancing oneself from a caregiver.
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Attachment relationships are transactional, arising from mutual interactions between the infant and caregiver.
Attachment relationships are transactional, arising from mutual interactions between the infant and caregiver.
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The macrosystem does not consider societal attitudes towards child discipline.
The macrosystem does not consider societal attitudes towards child discipline.
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Attachment relationships provide a safe haven and a secure base for exploration.
Attachment relationships provide a safe haven and a secure base for exploration.
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The internal working model developed from attachment relationships has no impact on future relationships.
The internal working model developed from attachment relationships has no impact on future relationships.
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Bowlby claimed that children do not form mental representations based on their attachment to caregivers.
Bowlby claimed that children do not form mental representations based on their attachment to caregivers.
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Sensitive caregiving allows children to gradually develop the ability to self-regulate their physiological functioning.
Sensitive caregiving allows children to gradually develop the ability to self-regulate their physiological functioning.
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Loss or threat of loss of an attachment figure does not evoke any distress in a child.
Loss or threat of loss of an attachment figure does not evoke any distress in a child.
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Secure attachment leads to confident exploration and problem-solving, even in difficult situations.
Secure attachment leads to confident exploration and problem-solving, even in difficult situations.
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An attachment bond is a fleeting relationship that does not contribute to a child's emotional development.
An attachment bond is a fleeting relationship that does not contribute to a child's emotional development.
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The exploration of the inner world, including thoughts and feelings, is promoted by the secure base of attachment.
The exploration of the inner world, including thoughts and feelings, is promoted by the secure base of attachment.
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Securely attached children do not show any reaction when their caregiver leaves.
Securely attached children do not show any reaction when their caregiver leaves.
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Insecure avoidant children actively engage with their caregiver while exploring their environment.
Insecure avoidant children actively engage with their caregiver while exploring their environment.
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Insecure ambivalent-resistant children tend to be extremely distressed upon separation from their caregiver.
Insecure ambivalent-resistant children tend to be extremely distressed upon separation from their caregiver.
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Disorganized attachment patterns are characterized by a clear coping strategy during caregiver separation.
Disorganized attachment patterns are characterized by a clear coping strategy during caregiver separation.
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Children with secure attachment seek physical contact with their caregiver during reunion.
Children with secure attachment seek physical contact with their caregiver during reunion.
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Insecure attachment types do not include categories such as avoidant and disorganized.
Insecure attachment types do not include categories such as avoidant and disorganized.
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Securely attached children use their caregiver as a secure base while exploring.
Securely attached children use their caregiver as a secure base while exploring.
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The 'strange situation' involves a series of separations and reunions between child and caregiver.
The 'strange situation' involves a series of separations and reunions between child and caregiver.
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Study Notes
History of Childhood
- Childhood history is a period of significant change from early indifference to growing awareness.
- Historically, children were not valued and protected, often seen as less important than adults.
- Infanticide was common in many societies, motivated by population control, appeasing gods, or dealing with shame.
Historical Child Abuse
- Throughout history, children have faced various forms of abuse, including killing, abandonment, beating, and sexual abuse.
- Child abuse differed based on social, economic, and cultural contexts.
- The 19th century saw a rise of concern and awareness for child abuse, but it was still seen as a significant problem for children.
- 19th and 20th centuries showed increasing preoccupation with child welfare and protection.
- The understanding and treatment of child abuse have progressed over time.
Historical Models of Child Abuse
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Psychological Models:
- During the 1960s, parental psychopathology was seen as prevalent in child abuse.
- Parents with mental health disorders were believed to be primary perpetrators.
- Research challenged this viewpoint showing that a small percentage of parents who abused had mental illnesses.
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Sociological Models:
- Poverty, social status, isolation, and acceptance of violence in society influenced child abuse and neglect.
- Research found little direct support for the link between social variables and abuse.
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Social Learning Theory:
- Exposure to violence, both directly and indirectly, can teach children to accept and use violence to resolve conflicts.
- Models of violence from parents and community influence child behavior.
- Social learning theory lacks power due to many who observe violence not becoming perpetrators.
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Ecological Models:
- Child abuse is a complex interplay of interactions across various levels (individual, family, environment, culture).
- Ontogenic development of abusive parents should be explored.
- The microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem each have contributing factors to the dynamics of child abuse.
- Characteristics of the family, parents, and the child can contribute to child abuse.
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Ecological/Transactional Models:
- The transactional model highlights the reciprocal nature of child abuse.
- Child abuse results from reciprocal interactions and developmental outcomes.
Developmental Perspective of Child Abuse
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Attachment Theory:
- Attachment theory emphasizes the significance of relationships for development.
- Secure attachment relationships provide a secure base for self-regulation, exploration, and future relationships.
- Different attachment styles exist and impact how children cope and interact with caregivers.
- Attachment relationships are transactional and reciprocal.
- Attachment forms during early childhood.
- Attachment types influenced by caregiver responses.
- Secure, insecure/avoidant, insecure/ambivalent-resistant, and insecure-disorganized/disoriented.
- Attachment styles can be assessed via the "strange situation" method.
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This quiz delves into the history and impact of child abuse research, focusing on key figures like Ambroise Tardieu and Dr. C. Henry Kempe. It highlights clinical definitions, the signs of maltreatment, and social factors contributing to the issue. Test your knowledge on the evolvement of child maltreatment as a critical social problem.
