Deck 6: Abuse Across the Life Course: Child Abuse

Question 1

hild abuse has occurred throughout most of human history, but only since the latter twentieth century have we begun to be "prochild."

Answer 1

True

Question 2

On average, how many children die a day due to child abuse?

A) 1
B) 10
C) 4
D) 5

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is the core element that ties all forms of child abuse together?

A) Emotional effect on the child
B) All warning signs are the same
C) The parents are always at fault
D) Evidence of physical abuse

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The definition of ______________ abuse is talking to a child in a manner that makes him or her feel inferior or inadequate; distinct from discipline, this type of abuse often involves humiliating the child and exposing the child to violence in the household.

A) Physical abuse
B) Emotional abuse
C) Neglect
D) Sexual abuse

Question 5

When boys witness domestic violence, their risk for growing up and abusing their own wives and girlfriends does not increase.

A) T
B) F

Question 6

Which of the following is not necessarily a warning sign of physical abuse in children?

A) Frequent unexplained bruises.
B) Being watchful or alert, as if waiting for something to happen.
C) Being frequently late to or missing from school
D) Wearing inappropriate clothing to cover injuries, such as long-sleeved shirts on hot days.

Question 7

Physical consequences of neglect are never instant.

Question 8

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) results from violent acceleration-deceleration forces that cause brain injury in children.

Question 9

Who is most likely to sexually abuse a child?

A) A close family member or close family friend.
B) A stranger.
C) A coach, or other adult mentors.
D) Both A and C are correct.

Question 10

Of those children placed in foster care, how many years does the typical child spend in foster care?

A) Less than 2 years
B) Until they reach 18
C) 5 years
D) 6 months

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not necessarily a warning sign for emotional abuse?

A) The child is poorly clothed.
B) The child seems excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wrong.
C) The child does not seem to be attached to the parent or caregiver.
D) The child acts either inappropriately mature or inappropriately infantile.

Question 12

Which of the following may be a warning sign for neglect?

A) The child wears clothes that are ill-fitting, filthy, or inappropriate for the weather.
B) Their hygiene is consistently bad (visibly soiled, matted and unwashed hair, noticeable body odor).
C) They are frequently unsupervised or left alone.
D) All of the above.

Question 13

Mandatory Reporters are professionals that are required to report child abuse, such as health care providers, teachers, coaches, social workers, day care providers, and law enforcement personnel.

Question 14

Which of the following statements describes a parent/caregiver risk factor for child abuse:

A) Parents/Caregivers with housing and employment security are more likely to be abusive towards their children.
B) Parents/Caregivers with a history of abuse or neglect are more likely to be abusive towards their children.
C) Parents/Caregivers struggling with substance abuse or mental illness are more likely to be abusive towards their children.
D) Answers b and c are correct.

Question 15

Single-parent households, especially single-mother households with a boyfriend or step-father, is a family structure that creates situations in which child abuse is more likely to occur.

Question 16

In the context of child abuse, younger children (below the age of three) are:

A) At higher risk of abuse than older children.
B) At lower risk of abuse than older children.
C) At the same level of risk of abuse as older children.
D) None of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following is not an environmental risk factor?

A) Poverty and unemployment.
B) Social isolation and lack of social support.
C) Age and disability.
D) Living in a violent community.

Question 18

Which of the following may be an outcome of child abuse?

A) Intergenerational transmission of abusive behavior.
B) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues.
C) High-Risk Sexual Behavior - premature sex engagement.
D) All of the above.

Question 19

Can a failure to report suspected child abuse result in both a criminal charge as well as a civil liability?

A) No
B) Yes

Question 20

Give a brief description of foster care, what it is and does, who it is for, and some of the pros and cons of foster care.

Question 21

What does a Guardian ad Litem do? How are they different from Mandatory Reporters and Child Protective Services?

Question 22

What are the different forms of child abuse? What are some of the warning signs of each of those forms?

Question 23

How has the Internet changed child abuse?

Question 24

Write an essay in which you explore this statistic: "As many as one-third of all victims of child abuse grow up to repeat the cycle." Why might this be true? Why isn't the number even higher?

Question 25

Name and discuss three of the risk factors for engaging in abusive or neglectful behavior (as the perpetrator)?

Question 26

What types of warning signs might a child exhibit if he or she was witnessing intimate partner violence?

Question 27

In your own words, define neglect. Do you feel that parents who are unable to provide for their children should be held the same level of punishment as those who deliberately neglected their children? If you disagree, provide alternate options to correct the situation.

Question 28

Does sexual assault of children always involve intercourse? Explain your answer and provide examples to illustrate your argument.

Question 29

What are some of the outcomes of child abuse? Look to your book to find specific statistics.