Question 1

Girls experience more overall abuse than boys.

Accepted Answer

Research and statistics indicate that girls are more likely to experience certain types of abuse, such as sexual abuse, compared to boys. However, boys may experience other forms of abuse at similar or different rates.

Question 2

Children who are in poverty have 22 times the likelihood of suffering abuse as those who have higher incomes.

Accepted Answer

Children who are in poverty have a higher risk of suffering abuse due to factors such as lack of resources, unstable housing, and increased stress.

Question 3

Which of the following is a form of cyber bullying?

Accepted Answer

Denigration is a form of cyberbullying where someone spreads false or harmful information about another person online to damage their reputation.

Question 4

A micro culture is a social group that shares distinctive traits, values, and behaviors that set it apart from the "larger culture".

Accepted Answer

A micro culture is indeed a smaller group within a larger culture that has its own unique characteristics, distinguishing it from the broader cultural context.

Question 5

Children who are______________often experience eating disorders, nightmares, low self esteem, and lack of confidence, loneliness and lower grades.

Accepted Answer

Children who are bullied often experience these symptoms as a result of the emotional and psychological impact of bullying.

Question 6

Children who have disabilities should not be observed more carefully by parents and educators for signs of abuse.

Accepted Answer

Children with disabilities may be more vulnerable to abuse and may have difficulty communicating about it, so they should be observed more carefully for signs of abuse.

Question 7

What is the main reason abuse of boys may not be reported?

Accepted Answer

Boys are often socialized to suppress emotions and not show vulnerability, which can lead to underreporting of abuse.

Question 8

Cyber bullying has given rise to new terms to describe it. One such term is flaming which means

Accepted Answer

Flaming refers to the use of vulgar and angry comments in online communication, often intended to provoke or insult others.

Question 9

Another type of bullying that has been addressed is

Accepted Answer

School mobbing is a type of bullying that involves a group of students repeatedly attacking a single student.

Question 10

____________________ provides values, a sense of community, social and emotional support, roles and responsibilities for many.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ provides values, a sense of community,...

Question 11

Religiosity, in and of itself is a risk factor for child maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

Religiosity itself is not a risk factor for child maltreatment; rather, it is specific beliefs or practices within certain religious contexts that may contribute to such risks.

Question 12

A ___________________ child can experience child maltreatment and still do well in life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________________ child can experience child maltreatment...

Question 13

_____________________is the ability of a child to endure adversity, threat or risk and adapt positively in areas of functioning, even in the face of difficult circumstances.

Accepted Answer

Resiliency is the ability to endure adversity and adapt positively despite difficult circumstances.

Question 14

Males and females have the same views of what child abuse is and have the same factors that affect whether or not they commit abuse.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that there are gender differences in perceptions of child abuse and the factors influencing abusive behavior, often due to societal, psychological, and cultural influences.

Question 15

America is a melting pot of many different races and religions.

Accepted Answer

America is often described as a melting pot due to its diverse population, which includes people from various racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds who have immigrated and contributed to its cultural diversity.

Question 16

The most prevalent form of child abuse is________________ and the highest percentage of these children are under the age of________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most prevalent form of child abuse...

Question 17

Who is more likely to suffer abuse and child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

Children with special needs are more vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment due to factors like increased caregiver stress, communication barriers, and dependency on caregivers.

Question 18

The feeling that the child himself can be responsible for what happens in his life and is not controlled by luck or others is

Accepted Answer

An internal locus of control refers to the belief that one can control their own life and outcomes, rather than external forces like luck or other people.

Question 19

Tricking someone into sharing personal information and then sharing it with others electronically is

Accepted Answer

Trickery is the act of deceiving someone into doing something they would not normally do. In this case, the person is tricked into sharing personal information, which is then shared with others electronically.

Question 20

There is no discrepancy between population representation and child maltreatment rate.

Accepted Answer

There can be discrepancies between population representation and child maltreatment rates due to various factors such as socioeconomic status, access to resources, and reporting practices.

Quiz 7: Special Topics in Child Maltreatment