Question 1

Seeing a risk factor in a child, family, or community does not alone signify the existence of child abuse or neglect.

Accepted Answer

Risk factors may increase the likelihood of abuse or neglect but do not guarantee its occurrence. Other factors and evidence must be considered.

Question 2

Young children are at risk of child abuse and neglect partly due to their limited ability to interact verbally with others.

Accepted Answer

Young children may not be able to communicate effectively to report abuse or neglect, making them more vulnerable to such situations.

Question 3

Most provinces and territories allow foster parents to use corporal punishment to discipline foster children.

Accepted Answer

Corporal punishment is generally prohibited in foster care settings across most provinces and territories in Canada to ensure the safety and well-being of foster children.

Question 4

Being cared for outside the home is a risk factor for abuse.

Accepted Answer

Being cared for outside the home can be a risk factor for abuse due to less oversight and potential exposure to individuals who may not have the child's best interests in mind.

Question 5

Children with disabilities may be at lower risk for medical neglect.

Accepted Answer

Children with disabilities may be at higher risk for medical neglect due to increased care needs and potential barriers to accessing appropriate medical services.

Question 6

In single parent households the introduction of a father surrogate does not increase the risk of maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that the introduction of a father surrogate in single-parent households can sometimes increase the risk of maltreatment, as the dynamics and relationships within the household change.

Question 7

The relationship between parental substance abuse and physical abuse is stronger than the relationship between parental substance abuse and other types of maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The strongest relationship between mental illness and child maltreatment is depression.

Accepted Answer

Depression is the most common mental illness associated with child maltreatment.

Question 9

Large family size does not increase the risk of child maltreatment as older children can help parent younger children.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that larger family sizes can increase the risk of child maltreatment due to factors like resource strain and parental stress, despite older children potentially helping with caregiving.

Question 10

Parents who are poor have a higher likelihood of coming to the attention of mandatory reporters.

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporters, such as teachers and social workers, are more likely to encounter and report families in poverty due to increased interactions and visibility in social services and educational systems.

Deck 5: Risk Factors in Child Abuse and Neglect