Deck 5: Perpetratorsthose Who Abuse and Neglect Children

Question 1

There are many factors that put a person at risk for child maltreatment. One major risk factor is

A) dropping out of school.
B) having to go to work at a young age to help support the family.
C) becoming a parent as a teen.
D) drug abuse.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What type of abuse is committed more by relatives than parents?

A) physical abuse
B) sexual abuse
C) emotional abuse
D) neglect

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Children who grow up in families with domestic violence, inappropriate parenting or controlling environments are at greater risk of

A) child abuse.
B) sibling abuse.
C) emotional abuse.
D) sexual abuse.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

This type of child maltreatment is most common in school settings and something that has not been well explored.

A) emotional neglect
B) physical abuse
C) sexual abuse
D) emotional abuse

Question 5

Most siblings disagree, argue, fight and name call, but when behavior is consistent, with one or more children committing against another, it is called

A) sibling abuse.
B) pandemic.
C) domestic violence.
D) punishment.

Question 6

Most non-family abuse committed is

A) physical abuse.
B) sexual abuse.
C) educational neglect.
D) emotional abuse.

Question 7

Recidivism is what?

A) committing the first act of abuse
B) repeating the abuse or neglect
C) not reporting the abuse
D) being a victim of abuse

Question 8

Parenting styles have been identified by

A) BF Skinner.
B) Diana Baumrind.
C) Lev Vygotsky.
D) Albert Bandura.

Question 9

Stepparents are more likely to commit

A) emotional abuse.
B) neglect.
C) sexual abuse.
D) physical abuse.

Question 10

Which of the following professionals are of great concern of abusing children?

A) teachers
B) priests
C) coaches
D) all of the above

Question 11

Children in _______________________ are more likely to have sexual abuse that happens when physical abuse.

A) relative houses
B) single parent houses
C) stepparent houses
D) both parents houses

Question 12

A significant amount of sexual abuse is committed by

A) the unmarried partner of the parent.
B) the teacher of a child.
C) the father of the child.
D) friends of the family.

Question 13

A critical trigger in some child abuse, particularly in infants under six months of age, is

A) aggressiveness.
B) crying.
C) frequently being ill.
D) special needs.

Question 14

Those who abuse children are called

A) pedophiles.
B) bullies.
C) perpetrators.
D) close family members.

Question 15

Parents at risk for abuse and neglect often lack

A) knowledge.
B) patience.
C) love.
D) ambition.

Question 16

___________________ parenting often requires absolute obedience from the child without discussion.

A) Authoritarian
B) Authoritative
C) Permissive
D) none of the above

Question 17

Sibling abuse is also referred to as

A) pandemic.
B) domestic violence.
C) punishment.
D) sibling fight.

Question 18

Perpetrators of abuse are primarily

A) young white fathers.
B) professionals.
C) friends of the family.
D) young white mothers.

Question 19

Publicity had focused on teachers sexually abusing children as well as

A) physical abusing.
B) emotional abusing.
C) medically abusing.
D) spanking children.

Question 20

An area that has been described as "pandemic" is

A) sexual abuse.
B) sibling abuse.
C) family violence.
D) child exploitation.

Question 21

Sibling abuse is one of the most underreported and most harmful forms of abuse.

Question 22

People employed by schools are estimated to commit some form of sexual abuse.

Question 23

Most children are abused outside their family.

Question 24

Children cause their parents to be abusive.

Question 25

Sibling abuse occurs when a child becomes psychologically, physically or sexually aggressive towards a sibling in a way that can cause consistent or permanent harm.

Question 26

Abusing because you were abused is called_____________________.

Question 27

Parents on drugs and alcohol could not emotional abuse their children.

Question 28

Poor parenting skills, low self esteem, and psychological problems are some factors that could contribute to______________.

Question 29

Sexual abusers who are professionals abuse boys more than girls. Family abusers sexually abuse more girls.

Question 30

It is estimated that 86-95% of sexual abuse is committed by someone that knows the child.

Question 31

________________ parenting involves guiding the child through setting rules and standards, and through the use of discussion, persuasion, consequences for behavior and consistency.

Question 32

Parents that are abused are more likely to abuse their own children.

Question 33

Who is most likely to sexually abuse children?

A) parent
B) family friend
C) relative
D) child care provider.

Question 34

The repeated abuse and/or neglect of a child is called_______________.