Child Maltreatment Types Final Exam Study Guide
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What is the definition of physical abuse?

  • The intentional use of physical force that can result in physical injury (correct)
  • The use of verbal force to intimidate a child
  • The unintentional use of physical force resulting in physical injury
  • The use of physical force without causing physical injury

    • Which of the following is an example of sexual abuse?

  • Verbal teasing
  • Physical punishment
  • Fondling and penetration (correct)
  • Neglecting emotional needs

    • What does emotional abuse refer to?

  • Physical punishment for discipline
  • Exposing a child to violent acts
  • Behaviors that harm a child's self-worth or emotional well-being (correct)
  • Neglecting basic physical needs

    • What is neglect in the context of child maltreatment?

    <p>The failure to meet a child's basic physical and emotional needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior is considered an example of emotional abuse?

    <p>Name calling and shaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sexual abuse involve?

    <p>Pressuring or forcing a child to engage in sexual acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of family physicians and pediatricians supported mild spanking in some situations in 1992?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the meta-analysis of 88 studies find about the relationship between normative physical punishment and children's mental health?

    <p>There is a negative relationship almost without exception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study of 2500 toddlers from low-income white, African American, and Mexican families find about predictors of more frequent spanking?

    <p>Younger maternal age, maternal depression, lower family income, living alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found to be the consequence of spanking at age 1?

    <p>Predicted child aggressive behavior problems at age 2 and lower cognitive development score at age 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can parental beliefs about physical punishment be changed in a positive way?

    <p>&quot;Help parents realize how their children feel when they are spanked&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "What are the similarities and differences between males and females in terms of sexual abuse (prevalence, risk factors, consequences, etc)?"

    <p>Boys experience similar consequences to girls but report less prevalence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the general male population has a history of sexual abuse according to the text?

    <p>8-16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study by Velente et al. 2005 find about female sexual abuse?

    <p>Females reported greater prevalence and severity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did professionals fail to do regarding male clients who have been abused according to the text?

    <p>Hypothesize that their male clients have been abused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for parents to change their beliefs about physical punishment?

    <p>Acknowledging their own childhood memories of being hit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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