10 Questions
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
What type of relationship is a prerequisite for child abuse or maltreatment according to the WHO's definition?
Relationship of responsibility, trust or power
What is included in the definition of child abuse or maltreatment by the WHO?
All forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, or commercial or other exploitation
What is the name of the organization that drafted the definition of child abuse or maltreatment?
WHO (World Health Organization)
In what year was the WHO Consultation on Child Abuse Prevention (CCAP) held?
1999
What is the category of child abuse that involves harming a child's physical health or well-being?
Physical abuse
Which category of child abuse involves failure to provide necessary care or attention to a child?
Neglect
What is the term for the category of child abuse that involves manipulating or terrorizing a child?
Emotional abuse
What is the category of child abuse that involves using a child for sexual gratification?
Sexual abuse
How many categories of child abuse are mentioned in the text?
4
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
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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