An elementary school is in turmoil after it was discovered that a third grade boy has been sexually touching girls in younger grades and forcing them to mimic sexual acts
The school nurse is justified in suspecting that the boy may have a history of what?
A) Neglect or physical abuse
B) Perinatal hypoxia
C) Cross-dressing in private
D) Chromosomal abnormalities
Ans: A
Among the factors that often precede sexual aggression in children are neglect and abuse. Perinatal hypoxia, the practice of cross-dressing, and chromosomal abnormalities are not identified as associated or causative factors.
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