Child Abuse Prevention and Definition
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What is the primary consequence of child abuse or maltreatment according to the WHO's definition?

  • Actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity (correct)
  • Loss of parental trust
  • Emotional distress only
  • Social isolation
  • What type of relationship is a prerequisite for child abuse or maltreatment according to the WHO's definition?

  • Relationship of responsibility, trust or power (correct)
  • Relationship of equality and mutual respect
  • Romantic relationship
  • Causal relationship
  • What is included in the definition of child abuse or maltreatment by the WHO?

  • Only sexual abuse and exploitation
  • Only physical and emotional abuse
  • All forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, or commercial or other exploitation (correct)
  • Only neglect and commercial exploitation
  • What is the name of the organization that drafted the definition of child abuse or maltreatment?

    <p>WHO (World Health Organization)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the WHO Consultation on Child Abuse Prevention (CCAP) held?

    <p>1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the category of child abuse that involves harming a child's physical health or well-being?

    <p>Physical abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of child abuse involves failure to provide necessary care or attention to a child?

    <p>Neglect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the category of child abuse that involves manipulating or terrorizing a child?

    <p>Emotional abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the category of child abuse that involves using a child for sexual gratification?

    <p>Sexual abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many categories of child abuse are mentioned in the text?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Child Abuse

    • Child abuse or maltreatment encompasses physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, including:
      • Sexual abuse
      • Neglect
      • Negligent treatment
      • Commercial or other exploitation
    • Harm caused by child abuse or maltreatment can be actual or potential
    • Types of harm caused by child abuse or maltreatment include:
      • Harm to the child's health
      • Harm to the child's survival
      • Harm to the child's development
      • Harm to the child's dignity
    • Child abuse or maltreatment occurs in the context of a relationship characterized by:
      • Responsibility
      • Trust
      • Power

    Definition of Child Abuse

    • Child abuse or maltreatment includes all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, or commercial or other exploitation.
    • This can result in actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development, or dignity.
    • This harm occurs in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust, or power.

    Categories of Child Abuse

    • Physical abuse
    • Sexual abuse
    • Emotional abuse
    • Neglect

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    This quiz is about the definition and prevention of child abuse and maltreatment, including physical and emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Learn about the harmful effects on a child's health, survival, development, and dignity.

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