Deck 9: Sexual Abuse

Question 1

According to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act,to be classified as child sexual abuse,a person must be

A)at least 4 years older than the child.
B)at least 6 years older than the child.
C)a parent or caretaker.
D)an individual known to the child.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When treating perpetrators of sexual abuse,all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT

A)client dynamics.
B)treatment setting.
C)treatment mandate.
D)treatment modality.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Although female perpetrators of child sexual abuse appear to be fewer in number than their male counterparts,all of the following aspects need to be considered EXCEPT

A)wider social acceptance of females as the primary caregivers of children.
B)wider social acceptance of older females seducing younger males.
C)higher numbers of females in child-care and education positions.
D)wider social acceptance of females performing intimate child-care tasks without suspicion.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Over the longer term,more resilient survivors of traumatic child sexual abuse appear to use

A)emotion-focused coping strategies.
B)avoidant coping strategies.
C)approach coping strategies.
D)problem-focused coping strategies.

Question 5

In the immediate wake of abuse events,more resilient survivors of traumatic child sexual abuse appear to use

A)emotion-focused coping strategies.
B)avoidant coping strategies.
C)approach coping strategies.
D)problem-focused coping strategies.

Question 6

Estimates of the number of children sexually abused each year range from approximately

A)40,000-140,000.
B)80,000-180,000.
C)240,000-340,000.
D)500,000-600,000.

Question 7

The primary difference that delineates child sexual abuse from statutory rape is

A)the relationship between two persons (caretaker/noncaretaker).
B)consent of the female.
C)difference in age between the persons.
D)All of the above.

Question 8

Approximately _____ percent of extra-familial child sexual abuse is perpetrated by strangers.

A)5-15
B)15-25
C)25-35
D)35-45

Question 9

Approximately __________ of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by family members.

A)one quarter
B)one third
C)one half
D)two thirds

Question 10

When a child or adolescent discloses sexual abuse,a counselor should NOT

A)reinforce the decision to disclose the abuse.
B)gather details about the nature of the abuse.
C)validate the child's feelings.
D)give the child choices that allow a sense of control.

Question 11

Child sexual abuse,on average,is approximately _____ percent of child maltreatment cases nationally.

A)2.7
B)7.9
C)9.3
D)12.4

Question 12

__________ may be particularly vulnerable to child sexual abuse.

A)Caucasian children and adolescents
B)Children and adolescents living below the poverty line
C)Children that are below age 12 years
D)Children and adolescents with disabilities

Question 13

What is the historical problem with the term "child sexual abuse?"

A)There is no consistent definition for CSA among the different states and their legal systems.
B)There is no consistent definition for CSA among researchers.
C)Male survivors may often fail to perceive or define their experience as abusive.
D)All of the above are true.

Question 14

When a child makes an initial disclosure it is important that counselors

A)do a thorough investigation regarding details of the abuse.
B)use developmentally appropriate tools,like dolls,to have children identify where they have been touched.
C)give children options to help determine who the perpetrator of sexual abuse is.
D)communicate belief of and support for the child.

Question 15

Approximately _____ percent of female survivors of child sexual abuse disclose their abuse.

A)0-15
B)10-25
C)15-30
D)20-40

Question 16

Estimates of the number of children who are sexually abused each year are considered underestimates for each of the following reasons EXCEPT that

A)often those who are sexually abused are also physically or psychologically abused,so they are classified differently.
B)the definitions of child sexual abuse may not include some types of sexual abuse or molestation (e.g. ,stranger-perpetrated).
C)children may not report the sexual abuse,and therefore a report is not filed.
D)children who disclosed their abuse may not have had it substantiated.

Question 17

The majority of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by

A)men.
B)women.
C)other children/adolescents.
D)ambivalent sources;though most incident and prevalence reports overwhelmingly indicate men,issues of reporting,definition,and victim's perception of CSA complicate the veracity of this historical assumption.

Question 18

Approximately _____ percent of male survivors of child sexual abuse disclose that abuse.

A)0-15
B)10-25
C)15-30
D)20-40

Question 19

__________ is thought to change children's behavior when looking at sexual abuse prevention programs?

A)Inclusion of information on personal boundaries in the presentation
B)Inclusion of role-playing or practice activities
C)Inclusion of media depictions of child sexual abuse perpetrators
D)Use of an evidence-based program

Question 20

__________ are more likely to engage in grooming potential target children

A)Regressed pattern of situational perpetrators
B)Inadequate pattern of situational perpetrators
C)Seduction pattern of preferential perpetrators
D)Introverted pattern of preferential perpetrators

Question 21

Potential reasons that some children appear to not suffer any adverse effects from CSA include all of the following EXCEPT that

A)some children just really are resilient.
B)researchers may be choosing the wrong symptoms for study.
C)the function of the sleeper effects principal.
D)parents often instruct children to lie about their abuse effects in research studies.

Question 22

All of the following are hotly contested issues around child sexual abuse EXCEPT

A)girls tend to internalize their symptoms of CSA,while boys tend to externalize.
B)existence of CSA.
C)definition of CSA.
D)prevalence rates of CSA.

Question 23

Which middle childhood behavior should raise a flag in a counselor's mind about the possibility of CSA?

A)Sudden loss of interest in being with friends.
B)Sudden and unexplained generalized anxiety.
C)Sudden drop in school performance.
D)All of the above.

Question 24

Which early childhood behavior should raise a flag in a counselor's mind about the possibility of CSA?

A)A four year old who touches his genitals several times per day.
B)A two year old who lifts her shirt and/or skirt several times per day.
C)A four year old who holds down her brother forcibly while rubbing against him with her genitals.
D)A two year old boy who frequently points to other male's genitals.

Question 25

All of the following are documented reasons that children fail to disclose sexual abuse EXCEPT that they

A)forget about it.
B)fear that others will blame them.
C)fear not being believed.
D)feel overwhelming guilt and shame.