Why is it hard to determine the effects of maltreatment on a particular child?
A) Each child develops in such a unique way that there is little in common with other children.
B) It depends on whether the child was taken away from the parent(s) due to the abuse.
C) Professionals can't distinguish the effects of abuse from the impact of other factors common to abused families.
D) The child usually won't cooperate.
C) Professionals can't distinguish the effects of abuse from the impact of other factors common to abused families. When a child experiences both physical abuse and neglect, any negative effects could result from the physical abuse alone, the neglect alone, the unique combination of both types of maltreatment, or other factors.
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a. the need for acceptance of prejudice and discrimination b. one's ability to succeed in a specific situation c. one's ability to overcome mental illness d. the effectiveness of psychotherapy
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a. measurement can determine if treatment is necessary b. measurement can determine the best treatment c. measurement can determine if the treatment is working d. all of these
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a. binocular vision b. fast speed c. opposable thumb d. muscular build