Defense Mechanisms in Psychology

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What is physical child abuse?

Verbally abusing the child

Neglecting the child's basic needs

Causing injury resulting from physical aggression (correct)

Exposing the child to inappropriate content

Which of the following is NOT considered physical child abuse?

Beating or hitting the child

Burning the child with scalding water

Pushing or shaking the child

Hugging or comforting the child (correct)

What is shaken baby syndrome?

A syndrome caused by overfeeding a baby

A syndrome caused by lack of emotional attachment

A syndrome due to not providing proper nutrition to a baby

A syndrome resulting from shaking a baby violently (correct)

What defines sexual abuse of a child?

Inappropriate sexual behavior towards a child Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome is characterized by a caregiver fabricating or inducing illness in a child?

Munchausen syndrome by proxy Signup and view all the answers

What risk does drug use during pregnancy pose to an unborn child?

Increased risk of developmental issues in the child Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of physical child abuse?

Fondling a child's genitals Signup and view all the answers

What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Shaking a baby or toddler, causing head injuries Signup and view all the answers

Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome involves:

Inducing medical illness in a child Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered sexual abuse of a child?

Forcing a child to undress Signup and view all the answers

Drug and alcohol use during pregnancy or lactation can lead to which condition in a child?

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is a paraphilia?

A condition involving sexual arousal from atypical or extreme acts Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves an attempt to erase an act, thought, feeling, or desire?

Undoing Signup and view all the answers

Which anti-alcoholic agent causes an unpleasant reaction when combined with alcohol?

Antabuse Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is an atypical antipsychotic that decreases the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Clozaril Signup and view all the answers

Which drug used for Parkinsonism action should be avoided in sunlight exposure?

Symmetrel Signup and view all the answers

Which medication prevents the reabsorption of norepinephrine in neurons resulting in increased levels?

Tofranil Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of Haldol (haloperidol)?

Decreases delusions and hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the general consideration regarding Cogentin (benztropine mesylate)?

Avoid exposure to sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when taking Lithium Carbonate?

Foods containing vitamin B6 or protein rich foods Signup and view all the answers

What action does Antabuse (disulfiram) have as an anti-alcoholic agent?

Causes an unpleasant reaction when combined with alcohol Signup and view all the answers