Question 1

A mother tells her son he is no good, lazy bum and she wishes he were never born. This mother is guilty of

Accepted Answer

The mother's actions constitute psychological abuse because she is using harmful language that can negatively affect her son's mental and emotional well-being. Psychological abuse involves non-physical behaviors that harm an individual's psychological health.

Question 2

A mother did not want to have a third child. When the baby is born, she feeds her and changes her as needed, but she does not give her any additional attention. This mother is guilty of

Accepted Answer

The mother is guilty of psychological neglect because she is not providing the necessary emotional and social support to the child, despite taking care of the physical needs like feeding and changing. Emotional neglect involves failing to provide emotional support, love, and affection, which is crucial for healthy psychological development.

Question 3

With regard to state statutes, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Which edition of the DSM first included psychological maltreatment?

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Question 5

A father continually belittles his son; calling him names and shaming him. Which subtype of psychological maltreatment is this?

Accepted Answer

Spurning involves belittling, ridiculing, or otherwise putting down a child, which matches the description given.

Question 6

Recently a father posted video of his 18 month old son smoking a joint on youtube. This could certainly be considered physically abusive. In addition, what subtype of psychological maltreatment would be an appropriate label?

Accepted Answer

Exploiting/Corrupting is the correct subtype of psychological maltreatment in this scenario because it involves encouraging the child to develop inappropriate behaviors (in this case, smoking a joint), which is harmful to the child's development and well-being.

Question 7

A father tells his son that if he does not earn straight As on his report card, he will kill his dog. This represents which subtype of psychological maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

Terrorizing involves actions that create a climate of fear for the child, and threatening to harm a beloved pet if the child does not meet certain academic standards is an example of creating such a climate.

Question 8

Because Bob fell in with a bad crowd when he was young, he does not let his son, Eric, interact with other children. He homeschools Eric and does not let him out of the house unsupervised even though Eric is 15 years old. This represents which subtype of psychological maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

Isolating is the correct subtype of psychological maltreatment in this scenario because Bob is preventing Eric from interacting with others and restricting his freedom to leave the house, which isolates Eric from social interactions and experiences.

Question 9

According to Hamarman and Bernet, if there is no intent to harm and the child is not harmed by a psychologically abusive behavior than

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Question 10

According to research, among families who were guilty of physical abuse, what percentage were also guilty of psychological maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that a high percentage, approximately 90%, of families guilty of physical abuse also engage in psychological maltreatment.

Question 11

According to research, among families who were guilty of psychological maltreatment, what percentage were also guilty of physical abuse?

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Question 12

According to Hamarman and Bernet, moderate psychological maltreatment means that

Accepted Answer

Moderate psychological maltreatment, as defined by Hamarman and Bernet, occurs when there is either intent to harm or harm, but not both. This means that the maltreatment could be unintentional but still cause harm, or it could be intended to harm without actually causing harm.

Question 13

According to the NIS-IV Harm Standard, how many children were harmed by psychological abuse in 2005-2006?

Accepted Answer

According to the National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (NIS-4) conducted in 2005-2006, the rate of children harmed by psychological abuse was 2 per 1,000.

Question 14

According to the NIS-IV Harm Standard, how many children were harmed by psychological neglect in 2005-2006?

Accepted Answer

According to the Fourth National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (NIS-4), conducted in 2005-2006, the rate of children harmed by psychological neglect was 2.6 per 1,000 children.

Question 15

According to the NIS-IV Endangerment Standard, how many children were endangered by psychological abuse in 2005-2006?

Accepted Answer

The NIS-IV (National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect) reported that 4.1 children per 1,000 were endangered by psychological abuse in 2005-2006.

Question 16

According to the NIS-IV Endangerment Standard, how many children were endangered by psychological neglect in 2005-2006?

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Question 17

Which of the following is true about the NCANDS data on the incidence of psychological maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

The National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) data on the incidence of psychological maltreatment show that the rates of reported psychological maltreatment vary widely among the states, reflecting differences in definitions, reporting practices, and awareness.

Question 18

When comparing the rates of psychological maltreatment according to retrospective data and according to the NIS-IV

Accepted Answer

Retrospective studies often report higher rates of psychological maltreatment because they rely on individuals recalling past experiences, which can lead to higher reporting due to increased awareness or reinterpretation of past events.

Question 19

Which theory would state that a child's basic needs and psychological needs must be met before they can reach their full potential?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's Human Needs Theory posits that individuals have a hierarchy of needs ranging from basic physiological needs to self-actualization. According to this theory, a child's basic and psychological needs must be met before they can achieve their full potential.

Question 20

Whose theory says that as children age they face a series of psychosocial crises that shape their development?

Accepted Answer

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that individuals go through eight stages of development, each characterized by a specific crisis that must be resolved. This theory emphasizes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan.

Quiz 6: Psychological Maltreatment