Question 1

Which of the following rights did defendants lose with the advent of in camera proceedings?

Accepted Answer

In camera proceedings are conducted privately, but they do not inherently strip defendants of their fundamental rights such as cross-examination, attending the trial, confronting the accuser, or having a speedy trial. These rights are protected under the legal system, and in camera proceedings are typically used to protect sensitive information without infringing on these rights.

Question 2

Which of the following U.S. Supreme Court cases upheld the use of involuntary civil commitment as a legitimate strategy for confining dangerous sex offenders to a mental institution after they have completed a prison sentence?

Accepted Answer

Kansas v. Hendricks is the only case on the list that specifically deals with the use of involuntary civil commitment for dangerous sex offenders. In this case, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Kansas' Sexually Violent Predator Act, which allowed for the indefinite confinement of individuals deemed to be "sexually violent predators" after they had completed their prison sentences. The other cases are either unrelated or do not address the use of involuntary civil commitment for dangerous sex offenders.

Question 3

"Megan's Law" deals with which of the following issues?

Accepted Answer

Megan's Law is a federal law that requires all states to establish and maintain a sex offender registry. The registry contains information about sex offenders living in each state, including their name, address, and criminal history. The law is named after Megan Kanka, a seven-year-old girl who was raped and murdered by a known sex offender who lived across the street from her family. The law was created to help protect children from sexual predators by making information about convicted sex offenders available to the public.

Question 4

Which of the following items established the "National Sex Offender Registry" sponsored by the federal government?

Accepted Answer

The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 established the National Sex Offender Registry, which is a federally sponsored database that collects and maintains information on convicted sex offenders. Megan's Law, Kansas v. Hendricks, and The Hans von Hentig Act all deal with issues related to sexual violence and offender registration, but they did not establish the National Sex Offender Registry. The Children's Advocacy Center is an organization that provides support and services to child abuse victims and their families, but it is not directly related to the establishment of the National Sex Offender Registry.

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to a person who is sexually attracted to children?

Accepted Answer

Pedophilia is a clinical term used to describe a person who has a sexual attraction towards children. A podiatrist is a medical professional who specializes in foot care, and a pediatrist is a medical professional who specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. Pedelion and padella are not related to this context.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a condition that must be satisfied before the police can mobilize the Amber Alert system?

Accepted Answer

The suspect being a non-custodial parent is not a necessary condition for the police to mobilize the Amber Alert system. The system can be activated for any abducted child who is believed to be in danger.

Question 7

In some states, the welfare of children was originally placed under "cruelty to animals" provisions.

Accepted Answer

This was the case in the early 19th century in some states, as there were no specific laws addressing child welfare at the time. Laws prohibiting cruelty to animals were applied to cases of child abuse and neglect.

Question 8

Patriae potestas meant that fathers had the right to sell, kill, or allow their progeny to continue to live.

Accepted Answer

Patriae potestas was a Roman law concept that granted the father immense power over his children, including the right to kill them, sell them into slavery, or allow them to continue living.

Question 9

The idea of "childhood" and "adolescence" emerged during the Renaissance.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

John Caffey discovered child "unspecified trauma."

Accepted Answer

John Caffey is credited with identifying and naming "shaken baby syndrome" and also noted cases of what he called "unspecified trauma" involving physical violence or abuse inflicted upon children.

Question 11

Kempe coined the phrase "child maltreatment."

Accepted Answer

The phrase "child maltreatment" was not coined by Kempe; rather, he is known for bringing attention to the "battered child syndrome" in a seminal 1962 publication.

Question 12

Child abuse was discovered by radiologists.

Accepted Answer

Radiologists were the first to identify certain types of fractures in children that were caused by physical abuse, leading to the discovery and recognition of child abuse as a major social problem.

Question 13

Doctor-patient and parent-child are two examples of a privileged relationship.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A person who reports maltreatment in good faith cannot be sued if the allegation turns out to be false. This is called legislative immunity.

Accepted Answer

This is because legislative immunity protects individuals who report suspected maltreatment in good faith from legal action, even if the allegations turn out to be false. This is to encourage people to act to protect vulnerable individuals without fear of legal repercussions.

Question 15

The fact that much child maltreatment is attributable to lower-class families may be a reflection of surveillance bias and not the higher prevalence reflected in statistics.

Accepted Answer

Surveillance bias occurs when individuals or families are more closely monitored and therefore more likely to be reported for child maltreatment. Research has shown that lower-income families are more likely to be surveilled by child protective services and other agencies, leading to a potential over-representation in official statistics of child maltreatment. Therefore, the higher prevalence of child maltreatment in lower-class families may be partly or entirely due to surveillance bias rather than actual higher rates of maltreatment.

Question 16

Maltreatment due to role reversal occurs when a child fails to provide emotional support to a parent.

Accepted Answer

Role reversal is a form of maltreatment where a child is expected to fulfill the emotional or practical needs of a parent, which is inappropriate and can be harmful to the child's development.

Question 17

Family stress is an example of a sociocultural explanation of maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

Family stress, whether it be due to financial problems, marital conflict, or other social factors, can contribute to the increased likelihood of maltreatment occurring within a family. This is a sociocultural explanation as it involves external social and cultural factors impacting the family unit.

Question 18

Poly-victimization means that someone who is maltreated is usually victim to multiple forms of abuse and/or neglect, rather than just one.

Accepted Answer

Poly-victimization refers to experiencing multiple forms of victimization or maltreatment, rather than just one. This can include physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect, and more.

Question 19

The cycle of violence is similar to a social learning approach to explaining maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

The cycle of violence theory proposes that individuals who experience maltreatment in childhood are more likely to become perpetrators themselves as adults, which aligns with the social learning approach to explaining maltreatment. Both theories suggest that patterns of behavior can be learned and perpetuated across generations.

Question 20

Maltreated children are definitively programmed to become abusers themselves.

Accepted Answer

While maltreatment can be a risk factor for future abusive behavior, it is not a guarantee or automatic programming. Many individuals who have experienced maltreatment do not become abusers themselves and are able to break the cycle of abuse through therapy and other interventions. It is important to provide support and resources for those who have experienced maltreatment in order to prevent future abuse.

Quiz 10: Child Maltreatment