Question 1

The person-in environment perspective involves:

Accepted Answer

The person-in-environment perspective is a holistic approach that considers the complex interactions between an individual and their environment, focusing on both the positive and negative impacts these interactions can have on growth, development, and the realization of human potential, as well as the environment's ability to support diverse human needs. Option D encompasses all these aspects, making it the correct choice.

Question 2

Some factors to consider when assessing a child and family are:

Accepted Answer

Factors such as family status, poverty, parent-child interaction, communication, and physical health are all important to consider when assessing a child and family, as they can significantly impact the child's development and well-being.

Question 3

Parental depression were twice as high in families who were involved with CPS due to neglect.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that parents involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) due to neglect issues often experience higher rates of depression compared to the general population. The stress and challenges associated with CPS involvement, including the potential loss of custody, can significantly contribute to mental health struggles such as depression.

Question 4

When considering infant and child mental health:

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are correct regarding infant and child mental health. Children from birth to age 3 are indeed at the highest risk of maltreatment, which can lead to significant developmental and health problems throughout their lifetime. Traumatic events and household dysfunction during childhood are linked to long-term consequences, including attachment issues and difficulties in forming intimate relationships as adults.

Question 5

The majority of child welfare cases, up to 80%, have been related to parental substance abuse and parental substance abuse has been identified as a factor for almost two-thirds of children being placed in out-of-home placements.

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse is a significant factor in child welfare cases, contributing to a high percentage of cases and being a primary reason for children being placed in out-of-home care, such as foster care.

Question 6

Two reasons a parent might be charged with neglect are for unsafe housing or homelessness. Why does this occur?

Accepted Answer

B) Housing disruption can make it difficult to keep families together, and while child welfare workers recognize the importance of stable housing for families, the resources and funding to assist are often limited. This can lead to situations where parents might be charged with neglect due to circumstances somewhat beyond their control, highlighting systemic issues rather than individual failings.

Question 7

Child welfare workers have victim-blaming attitudes about IPV, specifically, that mothers are responsible for the abuse or that victims seek out violence by choosing the same type of partners for intimate relationships.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that some child welfare workers may hold victim-blaining attitudes towards IPV (Intimate Partner Violence), including beliefs that mothers are responsible for the abuse or that victims choose partners who will abuse them, reflecting a misunderstanding of the complex dynamics of IPV and its impact on victims.

Question 8

Social supports for families are important because:

Accepted Answer

Social supports for families are important because they provide a network that can model positive parental behavior, which can lead to healthier family dynamics and better outcomes for children.

Question 9

Environmental factors to consider when working a child abuse case are:

Accepted Answer

All the options provided are correct. Economically distressed areas often have higher rates of child maltreatment, unsafe or dangerous housing conditions can impact the adequacy of children's needs being met and may reflect community norms around violence, and many low-income communities experience reduced social contact or support, which can affect the prevalence and detection of child abuse.

Question 10

The types of family stress that cause abuse and neglect are:

Accepted Answer

The options listed (A, B, C) do not directly cause abuse and neglect. Abuse and neglect are complex issues often resulting from a combination of factors such as financial stress, substance abuse, mental health issues, and a history of violence in the family, rather than the specific situations mentioned.

Quiz 16: Ecological Perspective of Child Welfare