Question 1

When George gets angry with his children, he cannot control his emotions and he often strikes them, causing bruises and even broken bones. George is guilty of ____ his children.

Accepted Answer

George's behavior of striking and causing bruises and broken bones clearly falls under physical abuse.

Question 2

Marcia's parents frequently tell her she is "an idiot" and often make her look foolish in front of her friends. This sort of abuse would best be described as

Accepted Answer

The abuse described in the scenario is psychological because it involves emotional harm inflicted upon Marcia through verbal criticisms and public humiliation. This type of abuse can be just as damaging as physical abuse and can cause long-term psychological effects.

Question 3

Which would likely lead to a significant drop in the incidence of physical child abuse?

Accepted Answer

Poverty and financial stress are major risk factors for physical child abuse. By eliminating poverty, families would have less stress and less of a risk for physical abuse. The other options are unlikely to have a significant impact on reducing physical abuse.

Question 4

Which aspect of friendship tends to be new to children aged 8-11?

Accepted Answer

Sharing activities, toys, and mutual liking are already common aspects of friendships for children at age 8-11. However, trust tends to be a newer aspect of friendship that develops and becomes more important during this age range. Children start to understand the concept of keeping someone's secrets and relying on their friends for support and guidance.

Question 5

Who is most likely to spank her child?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that spanking is more common in the United States than in other countries. Therefore, Tulip, who is an American parent, is more likely to spank her child than the other options given.

Question 6

Which social condition appears to foster maltreatment of children?

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that poverty is strongly associated with child maltreatment. Families living in poverty face a range of stressors such as financial strain, lack of access to resources, and unstable living conditions, which can contribute to a higher likelihood of child abuse and neglect. While alcoholism and ADHD can also contribute to maltreatment, they are not as consistently associated with child abuse and neglect as poverty. Fragile-X syndrome, a genetic condition that can contribute to developmental and intellectual disabilities, is not directly associated with maltreatment.

Question 7

What is not one of the effects of being an abused child?

Accepted Answer

Being an abused child is likely to have a negative impact on emotional regulation, cognitive development, and behavior toward others. Depression is also a common effect of abuse. Therefore, the option that is not an effect of being an abused child is A) Better emotional regulation.

Question 8

A child who is able to respond resourcefully in a new situation is said to have high levels of

Accepted Answer

Ego resilience refers to a child's ability to adapt and respond resourcefully in new or difficult situations. It involves the ability to bounce back from adversity, manage stress, and maintain a positive sense of self despite challenges. Instrumental aggression refers to the use of aggression to achieve a goal or solve a problem, which is not related to being resourceful in new situations. Counterimitation refers to deliberately avoiding behaviors that others are modeling, whereas co-rumination refers to discussing problems with peers excessively, neither of which are related to responding resourcefully in new situations.

Question 9

What has research shown to be useful in preventing child abuse?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that early childhood intervention programs can be useful in preventing child abuse. These programs can provide parents with skills and resources to better cope with the demands of parenting and reduce the likelihood of abusive behaviors. Jail time and censure of abusive parents may serve as a deterrent and punishment for those who have already engaged in abuse, but they may not necessarily prevent future instances of abuse. Encouragement of parents to use more physical punishment is not effective in preventing child abuse, as it can actually increase the risk of abuse. Removing the father from the lives of the children may not be necessary or effective in preventing child abuse, as abuse can occur from any parent or caregiver regardless of gender.

Question 10

Authorities will sometimes find children near death due to the fact that their parents have not fed them or protected them from environmental conditions such as the weather. These children are most accurately labeled as victims of

Accepted Answer

Neglect is the failure to provide for a child's basic needs, including food, shelter, and medical care. In the scenario described, the parents have not fed or protected the child, indicating neglect. Physical abuse typically involves intentional harm or injury to a child, while psychological abuse involves emotional harm such as verbal insults, threats, or intimidation. A negative reinforcement trap refers to a behavior modification technique, unrelated to the scenario described.

Question 11

Concerning blended families,

Accepted Answer

Children in blended families often experience fear or anxiety about the role of the step-parent and how they may impact the relationship with the biological parent. The other options presented are not accurate according to research on blended families.

Question 12

Clive says that Erik is his best friend because "we like to play with each other, and Erik always lets me use his soccer ball." It is most likely that Clive is ______ years old.

Accepted Answer

Based on the language used, it is unlikely that Clive is only 2 years old as he phrases his reasoning for Erik being his best friend in a more mature manner. It is also unlikely that he is 12 or 16 as he references playing with a soccer ball, indicating a younger age. Therefore, 5 years old is the most reasonable choice.

Question 13

How many of the following would be at risk for child abuse: a step-child, a sick child, a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone?

Accepted Answer

All three situations can increase the risk of child abuse due to factors like lack of biological connection, stress from illness, and the absence of a parent.

Question 14

Five-year-old Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs. Badia is suffering from

Accepted Answer

Neglect refers to a failure to provide necessary care, supervision, and support for a child's development and wellbeing, including medical care. In this scenario, Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs, which is a form of neglect. Physical abuse involves causing harm or injury to a child through physical actions, while psychological abuse involves harming a child through emotional or mental means. Hostile aggression involves intentional harm or injury to someone else through physical or verbal means, but there is no mention of this in the scenario.

Question 15

Who is most likely to abuse his child?

Accepted Answer

Joe, who is socially isolated from friends and relatives, is most likely to abuse his child. Research has shown that social isolation is a risk factor for child abuse. The other options do not have a clear association with child abuse. Louis's use of time-out as punishment does not necessarily make him more likely to be an abuser, as time-out is a recommended form of discipline. Derek's lack of abuse as a child does not predict his behavior as a parent. Scott's wealth is also not related to potential child abuse.

Question 16

As a new step-father, Jackson should

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The odds of ____ increase in a person who has been abused as a child.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, such as abuse, are at higher risk for attempting suicide than those who have not experienced such trauma. There is no evidence to suggest that abuse is correlated with a higher likelihood of divorce, being an authoritative parent, or high academic performance.

Question 18

Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience?

Accepted Answer

Ego resilience is the ability to adapt to and bounce back from difficult situations. Choice C demonstrates a belief in one's ability to handle new or challenging situations, which is a key aspect of ego resilience. Choices A and B do not involve facing adversity, and choice D demonstrates a lack of willingness to consider other perspectives, which is not indicative of ego resilience.

Question 19

By far the most frequent sort of child abuse would be categorized as

Accepted Answer

Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, accounting for approximately 75% of all cases. Neglect includes failure to provide for a child's basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, and psychological abuse are also significant forms of child abuse, but they occur less frequently than neglect.

Question 20

A friendship is both

Accepted Answer

Friendship is a voluntary relationship between two people, and it is mutual because it involves both parties equally. It is not mandatory as it is based on personal choice, and it is not independent because it requires the participation of both individuals.

Quiz 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood