Deck 9: The Decision to Report

Question 1

Selective perception refers to not seeing what is present.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

An environmentally based decision-making factor originates from the individual.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The low road occurs when the thalamus sends sensory information to the cortex at the top of the brain.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

More than half of child abuse suspicions are reported to the proper authorities.

Question 5

A mandatory reporter who experienced a type of punishment as a child is more likely to feel that this type of punishment is appropriate and approve of its use unless their appraisal of the experience is negative.

Question 6

Traumatic events in childhood may activate the stress response to a degree which reduces the professional's ability to make appropriate and effective decisions.

Question 7

Studies have shown that severity of abuse does not correlate with a stronger reporting record.

Question 8

Previous reporting experiences do not impact future reporting.

Question 9

A study showed that the opinions of colleagues was the top factor influencing decision-making to report suspected child maltreatment.

Question 10

Mandatory reporters are not concerned about the impact on the relationship.