Question 1

Which of the following terms refers specifically to acts of omission?

Accepted Answer

Neglect specifically refers to acts of omission, where the necessary care, supervision, or provision (such as food, shelter, medical care, or protection) is not given.

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers specifically to acts of commission?

Accepted Answer

Abuse specifically refers to acts of commission, which are deliberate actions that cause harm, injury, or violation. Neglect, on the other hand, refers to acts of omission, where the harm results from a failure to act. Maltreatment is a broader term that can include both abuse and neglect.

Question 3

If Timmy's mom does not feed him enough each day, she is guilty of child

Accepted Answer

Neglect refers to the failure to provide for a child's basic needs, including adequate food, which is the scenario described.

Question 4

The act of killing an infant is

Accepted Answer

Infanticide refers to the act of killing an infant.

Question 5

According the Roman Law of Twelve Tables, what should be done with deformed children?

Accepted Answer

According to the Roman Law of Twelve Tables, deformed children were to be put to death. This law reflects the ancient Roman society's emphasis on physical ability and the perceived burden of caring for those who were significantly physically impaired.

Question 6

The first laws to prohibit infanticide were passed during

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Question 7

During which time period was the concept of original sin prominent along with the belief that children had souls and should not be put to death?

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Question 8

Which of the following became the symbol for education during the late Middle Ages/Reformation?

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Question 9

John Locke saw children as tabula rasa which means they were born

Accepted Answer

John Locke believed that children were born as tabula rasa, meaning they were born as blank slates without pre-existing ideas or moral codes, and that their knowledge and characteristics were shaped by their experiences.

Question 10

Which of the following men argued that children were born with an innate sense of right and wrong?

Accepted Answer

Rousseau argued that children are born with an innate sense of right and wrong, a concept central to his philosophy on education and human nature, contrasting with the tabula rasa idea of John Locke.

Question 11

If a mother insists that her child is capable of growing up to be a good, moral being without punishment or even much guidance, her views are most consistent with those proposed by

Accepted Answer

Rousseau believed in the inherent goodness of humans and argued that society corrupts individuals. He posited that with minimal interference and in a supportive environment, a child's natural goodness would prevail, aligning with the mother's views mentioned.

Question 12

Jordon believes that her son, Justin, is a little angel. She thinks that he has an innate understanding of morality and all she needs to do as his mother is stand back and let him blossom into an amazing, moral person. Jordan's belief is most like that of:

Accepted Answer

Rousseau believed in the innate goodness of humans and that society corrupts this natural morality. Jordan's belief aligns with Rousseau's view that individuals are born with an inherent sense of right and wrong, and if allowed to develop naturally, they will grow into morally upright people.

Question 13

It was not until that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Fair Labor Standards Act which limited child labor.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Fair Labor Standards Act, which limited child labor, in 1941. This act was a significant piece of legislation aimed at protecting workers and establishing labor standards, including restrictions on child labor.

Question 14

When children were removed from "unsuitable" homes in the 1670s, the reason the homes were found lacking was that

Accepted Answer

In the 1670s, the primary concern for removing children from homes was not based on physical well-being or emotional support, but rather on the moral and religious education they were receiving. The societal norms of the time placed a heavy emphasis on instilling proper values, particularly those aligned with the prevailing religious and moral beliefs. If parents were deemed incapable or unwilling to provide this type of upbringing, authorities might intervene, considering the home "unsuitable" for the child's moral development.

Question 15

The first professional to attempt to rescue Mary Ellen from a life of abuse was a

Accepted Answer

The first professional who attempted to rescue Mary Ellen from a life of abuse was a missionary, specifically Etta Wheeler. She played a crucial role in bringing Mary Ellen's case to the attention of authorities, leading to legal action that helped protect children from abuse.

Question 16

In the case of Mary Ellen, Henry Bergh spoke out on Mary Ellen's behalf. Bergh was associated with which organization?

Accepted Answer

Henry Bergh was the founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). He became involved in the case of Mary Ellen, a child who was being abused, because there were no organizations dedicated to protecting children at the time. His advocacy for Mary Ellen helped to highlight the need for such an organization, leading to the establishment of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

Question 17

Which Supreme Court ruling confirmed that states do have the right to interfere in family relationships in order to protect children?

Accepted Answer

Prince v. Massachusetts (1944) established that the state has authority to protect children against parental actions or decisions that could harm them, affirming the state's role in intervening in family matters for the welfare of children.

Question 18

Whose landmark paper on the "battered child" spurred a dramatic increase in public awareness of the impact of physical abuse?

Accepted Answer

Dr. C. Henry Kempe and his colleagues published the landmark paper titled "The Battered Child Syndrome" in 1962, which played a pivotal role in increasing public awareness and medical recognition of child abuse.

Question 19

The modern, scientific study of child maltreatment began in

Accepted Answer

The modern, scientific study of child maltreatment began in the 1960s, marked by the identification of the "battered child syndrome" by Dr. C. Henry Kempe and colleagues. This period saw a significant shift towards recognizing and addressing child abuse and neglect as a major social and health issue.

Question 20

The first Federal Law regarding child maltreatment were passed in

Accepted Answer

The first federal law addressing child maltreatment, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), was enacted in 1974.

Quiz 1: Introduction