Child Maltreatment and Health Exam Study
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Which type of maltreatment is indicated as a stronger predictor of depression?

  • Neglect
  • Sexual abuse
  • Emotional maltreatment (correct)
  • Physical abuse

What is a significant mental health outcome associated with emotional maltreatment?

  • Depression (correct)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Bipolar disorder

Which two factors combined increase the risk of psychotic symptoms in children?

  • Physical abuse and gender
  • Emotional neglect and social isolation
  • Bullying and parenting styles
  • Bullying and maltreatment (correct)

What did the ACE study primarily assess concerning childhood experiences?

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What aspect of emotional maltreatment is emphasized as needing greater attention?

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According to the content, how can the impacts of emotional and psychological maltreatment be described?

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What is one of the types of maltreatment assessed in the ACE study?

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What is highlighted as a need in the context of emotional maltreatment?

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What is the odds ratio for developing mood disorders when physical abuse is reported as occurring often?

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What percentage of the sample reported a history of childhood physical abuse?

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What does the term 'dose-response relationship' refer to in the context of childhood physical abuse?

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Which psychiatric disorders are notably higher in individuals who have experienced physical abuse?

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In the context of the findings, what is the significance of early intervention for those who experienced physical abuse?

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What was the sample size of the cohort studied by Cutajar et al. regarding child sexual abuse?

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What odds ratio is associated with suicide attempts when physical abuse occurs often?

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What proportion of the sample reported a life history of at least one psychiatric disorder?

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What was identified by Wegman & Stetler (2009) as a strong predictor of ischemic heart disease?

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Child maltreatment, as defined by the World Health Organization, includes which of the following?

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What shift occurred in the understanding of child maltreatment between the 1960s and 1980s regarding sexual abuse?

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Which form of abuse involves the intentional use of physical force that can lead to injury?

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What kind of relationship context does the definition of child maltreatment by the World Health Organization emphasize?

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According to the historical perspective on child maltreatment, which decade saw the beginning of a broader focus on other forms of abuse?

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What potential health issues are associated with child abuse as documented by Wegman & Stetler (2009)?

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What was the original term used for child physical abuse before it evolved into the broader term 'child maltreatment'?

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How do participants typically recall positive memories based on the study?

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What did participants struggle with when recalling traumatic memories immediately after the event?

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Which of the following statements about the memory for traumatic events is true?

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What type of trauma had the highest occurrence among the participants in the study?

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How do sensory details often emerge when recalling traumatic memories?

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How does the study's conclusion describe the nature of traumatic memories compared to non-traumatic memories?

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What effect do environmental triggers have on the recall of positive memories?

<p>They do not typically trigger vivid recollections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of how individuals remember traumatic events when they are troubled by symptoms?

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Which type of childhood maltreatment is more prevalent among men?

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What is suggested by the findings regarding the relationship between maltreatment types and mental health?

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What factor was identified as contributing to resilience against adult psychopathology in individuals who experienced child maltreatment?

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What aspect of relationships was highlighted as critical in promoting resilience?

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How was childhood maltreatment assessed in the study referenced?

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Which of the following is an indicator of resilience to adult psychopathology identified in the study?

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What was the primary aim of the research conducted by Collishaw et al. (2007)?

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Which mental health issue is reported to be linked with experiencing childhood maltreatment?

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What percentage of women reported experiencing any sexual abuse according to Edwards et al. (2003)?

<p>25.1% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is noted to be seven times more common among female victims according to Cutajar et al. (2010)?

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Which study is recognized for introducing the concept of Battered Child Syndrome?

<p>Kempe et al. (1962) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Stoltenborgh et al. (2015) highlight as the most common form of child maltreatment?

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Which finding was reported by Wegman & Stetler (2009) regarding childhood abuse effects?

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According to Sugaya et al. (2012), which psychiatric disorders are prevalent among victims of childhood physical abuse?

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What was the reported percentage of men experiencing any sexual abuse according to Edwards et al. (2003)?

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Which of the following studies focused on long-term health consequences of child maltreatment?

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Flashcards

Child Maltreatment

Abuse and neglect of children under 18, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation, causing harm to their health, development, or dignity.

Physical Abuse

Intentional use of force against a child, potentially causing or leading to physical injury.

Emotional Abuse

A type of child maltreatment, it involves damaging a child's emotional well-being, not physically hurting them

Child Abuse (vs. Neglect)

Child abuse is an active mistreatment of a child, while neglect is a failure to provide for a child's needs.

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Physical Health Outcomes

The effects on a person's physical well-being, such as cardiovascular or neurological problems.

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Meta-Analysis

A research technique combining results from multiple studies to draw broader conclusions.

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Wegman & Stetler (2009)

Researchers who studied the link between child maltreatment and adult health problems, finding a relationship.

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Ischemic Heart Disease

A condition where blood flow to the heart is reduced due to blockages.

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Traumatic Memory

Memories related to trauma often fragmented and difficult to organize as a story.

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Non-traumatic Memory

Memories of non-traumatic events are typically organized and recalled as a narrative.

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Sensory Details (Trauma)

Sensory details in traumatic memories are often vivid and intrusive.

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Sensory Details (Non-Trauma)

Sensory details in non-traumatic memories are often less detailed or vivid.

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Fragmented Trauma Memory

Difficult to recall details that are immediately after a traumatic event.

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Reliving of Trauma

Emotional or sensory flashbacks experienced when recalling traumatic events.

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Dual Memory System

Suggests traumatic and non-traumatic memories are fundamentally different.

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Research Methodology (Van der Kolk & Fisler)

46 adults with different kinds of traumatic experiences were studied; their memories of traumatic and non-traumatic events were compared.

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Child Physical Abuse (Frequency)

The number of times a child is physically abused, ranging from never to often.

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Child Physical Abuse (Severity)

The intensity of physical abuse, ranging from minor incidents to severe injuries.

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Psychiatric Disorders & Abuse

Strong link between frequency and severity of physical abuse with increased risk of mental health disorders, like mood, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide attempts.

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DSM-IV

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Used for psychiatric diagnosis.

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Odds Ratio (OR)

A statistical measure comparing the likelihood of an event (e.g., developing a psychiatric disorder) in an exposed group (e.g., abused) vs. a control group (e.g., not abused).

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Child Sexual Abuse

Abuse of children through sexual acts.

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Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes

Mental health consequences of past experiences, often linked with developmental stages of abuse.

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Child Abuse Intervention

Actions and programs to help children who have experienced abuse.

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Emotional Maltreatment & Depression

Emotional abuse/neglect is a stronger predictor of depression than physical or sexual abuse.

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Child Maltreatment & Psychosis Risk

Maltreatment (including bullying) increases the risk of developing psychotic symptoms in children.

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Multiple Forms of Abuse & Adult Health

Experiencing multiple types of childhood maltreatment is strongly associated with mental health problems in adulthood.

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ACE Study

A large-scale study examining the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and adult health outcomes.

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Types of ACEs

Assessed types of childhood trauma include sexual abuse, physical abuse, and witnessing maternal battering.

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Suicidal Behaviour & Abuse

Physical and emotional abuse are significantly linked to suicidal behavior due to mental distress and hopelessness.

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Longitudinal Cohort Study

A study following a group of people over a period of time to see how characteristics or experiences change.

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Psychotic Symptoms

Symptoms like feeling controlled by special powers or hearing voices that others don't hear.

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Child Maltreatment & Mental Health

Increased types of child maltreatment are linked to worse mental health in adulthood.

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Resilience to Psychopathology

Factors protecting people with childhood trauma from mental health issues.

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Relationship Functioning Index

Measure of healthy relationships (e.g., parenting, friendships).

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Maltreatment & Adult Mental Health

More types of trauma lead to worse mental state, supported by research.

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Relationship Quality & Resilience

Strong relationships help people bounce back from childhood trauma.

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Retrospective Reports

Participants recall and report past experiences based on their memories.

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Sexual Abuse Prevalence (Gender)

Women report higher rates of sexual abuse compared to men in studies.

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Physical Abuse Prevalence (Gender)

Men report higher rates of physical abuse compared to women in studies.

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Gender Differences in Child Abuse

Studies show variations in the types and frequency of child abuse reported between males and females.

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Childhood Maltreatment & Cardiovascular Disease

Research has associated childhood maltreatment with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems in adulthood, particularly for females.

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

A specific mental health concern notably more prevalent in victims of child abuse, among females.

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Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

A mental health issue connected to child abuse, frequently developing in males.

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Psychiatric Disorders (Abuse)

Childhood abuse is strongly linked to various psychiatric illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder.

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Medical Outcomes (Females)

Negative health outcomes, especially regarding women, tend to be stronger when considering exclusively female samples with childhood abuse.

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Prevalence of Sexual Abuse (Gender)

Studies suggest a higher percentage of women report experiencing sexual abuse compared to men, suggesting distinct exposure patterns.

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Physical Abuse (Gender)

Studies reveal that men and women report different percentages for physical abuse, emphasizing gendered experiences of maltreatment.

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Study Notes

Child Maltreatment and Health Exam Study

  • Traumatic vs. Non-Traumatic Memories: Traumatic memories are often fragmented and dissociated, unlike non-traumatic memories, which are organized coherently. Van der Kolk & Fisler (1995) found this.
  • Childhood Maltreatment and Adult Mental Health: The ACE study (Edwards et al., 2003) shows a dose-response relationship between the number of maltreatment types and adult mental health issues. The study found links to depression and anxiety.
  • Resilience in Child Maltreatment: Collishaw et al. (2007) argued that supportive relationships can mitigate the effects of child maltreatment on adult psychopathology. Good relationships can reduce the negative mental health impacts.
  • Physiological Consequences of Child Maltreatment: Shalev et al. (2013) found that childhood exposure to violence correlates with telomere erosion. Osborn & Widom (2020) reported that childhood maltreatment predicts higher levels of C-Reactive Protein, indicating chronic inflammation.
  • Historical Understanding of Child Maltreatment: The understanding of child maltreatment has progressed since the 19th century. Key figures include Pierre Janet and Sigmund Freud. Kempe's (1962) introduction of Battered Child Syndrome was a pivotal moment in recognizing physical abuse.
  • Child Abuse: Development of the Debate and Research: Henri Kempe defined the "battered child syndrome" in 1962. From the 1960s to the mid-1970s, sexual abuse was often excluded from discussions of child maltreatment. In the 1990s, discussions around child sexual abuse polarized.
  • World Health Organisation (2016) Definition of Child Maltreatment: Child maltreatment includes all forms of physical or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, negligence, and commercial or other exploitation of children under 18.
  • Forms of Child Maltreatment: Physical, sexual, psychological/emotional and neglect are outlined.
  • Child Maltreatment and Physical Health Outcomes: Wegman & Stetler (2009) reviewed the relationship between child maltreatment and physical health issues in adulthood. Emotional abuse is a particular risk factor for ischemic heart disease.
  • Prevalence of Self-Reported Child Maltreatment (2015): The review includes statistics regarding sexual, physical, emotional abuse and neglect.
  • Can Child Abuse be Forgotten?: Williams (1995) looked at recovered memories in women with documented child sexual victimisation histories. 62% recalled the victimisation. 16% who recalled had forgotten.

Child Maltreatment and Mental Health in Adulthood

  • Child Maltreatment and Physical Health (Wegman & Stetler 2009): A meta-analysis of 24 studies implicated child abuse in increased risks of various physical health outcomes in adulthood. Neurological and musculoskeletal issues were among the most impacted.
  • Impact of emotional abuse: It has a strong association with depression and anxiety (similar to the impact of exposure to various other forms of violence).
  • Suicidal Behavior: Childhood abuse has significant links to suicidal behavior, showcasing the severity of its impact on mental well-being in adulthood.
  • Childhood Trauma and Psychosis (Arsenault et al. 2011): Data from 2,127 twin pairs in Britain showed that bullying and maltreatment, when combined, were factors in a higher likelihood of emerging psychotic symptoms.
  • Multiple Forms of Child Maltreatment (Edwards et al. 2003): The adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) study focused on multiple forms of child abuse and neglect, highlighting a dose-response relationship where increasing numbers of maltreatment types correlate with poorer mental health outcomes.
  • Child Maltreatment and Resilience: Collishaw et al (2007) researched resilience to adult psychopathology in relation to childhood experiences and discovered that adults who developed positive and lasting relational experiences in their lives were less likely to develop mental health issues, even in the case of childhood maltreatment.
  • Significant Gender Differences: Research suggests that maltreatment has a more profound impact on females regarding affective disorders, PTSD and alcohol abuse.

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This quiz explores the effects of childhood maltreatment on health and mental well-being. It examines traumatic vs. non-traumatic memories, resilience, and the physiological consequences associated with maltreatment. Understanding these connections is crucial for addressing and mitigating long-term health issues.

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