Question 1

Parents may not perceive that their children could be abused outside the home because

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Parents may not perceive abuse because it can be outside their frame of reference, they might rely on the abuser for services, have an emotional bond, or trust the abuser, making them less likely to suspect abuse.

Question 2

The fixated pedophile:

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A fixated pedophile is characterized by an arrestment in psychosocial development, leading to a failure to mature normally, perceiving themselves as childlike, and having unmet needs from childhood.

Question 3

he description "...eternal adolescents in their erotic life"[who]" become fixated upon the youth and sexual vitality of the adolescent boy"
Refers to

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The description refers to pederasts, who are adults, typically men, who are sexually attracted to adolescent boys.

Question 4

This organization was created in response to a sex ring in Revere, Massachusetts and dedicates itself to defending the rights of adults who have a sexual interest in young boys.

Accepted Answer

The North American Man Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) was created in response to a sex ring in Revere, Massachusetts, and is known for advocating for the rights of adults who have a sexual interest in young boys.

Question 5

Some critics argue that the reports of this type of abuse are "manufactured panic".

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Question 6

Which of the following characteristics of a career in the priesthood would appeal to a sexual offender?

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A career in the priesthood could appeal to a sexual offender due to the combination of respect, power, protection, elevated status, and some isolation, all of which can provide opportunities to exploit vulnerable individuals while minimizing the risk of exposure.

Question 7

Sex rings may be for

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Sex rings can involve various illegal activities, including the production of pornography, child molestation, prostitution, and the trafficking of minors.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a way that parents react to the disclosure of a sex ring involving their child?

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All the options listed are potential reactions parents might have when faced with such a distressing situation involving their child.

Question 9

Girls go into prostitution for _________while boys tend to become involved for __________.

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Girls often enter prostitution due to deprived childhoods, seeking escape or support, while boys may be driven by the need for money.

Question 10

Technophilia refers to

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Question 11

In what ways are children at risk for abuse over the Internet? What makes the Internet an ideal tool for perpetrators?

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Question 12

Describe the purpose of sex rings. What are the characteristics of such rings and what impact do they have on children? How do parents react when they discover that their children have been involved in such rings?

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Question 13

How might a child become involved in prostitution? What steps make it a way of life? What are the dangers? Are there differences between boys and girls involved in prostitution?

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Quiz 8: Extrafamilial Sexual Abuse, Misuse, and Exploitation