Explain some of the psychological and emotional effects of child sexual abuse

What will be an ideal response?


Sexual abuse often causes feelings of betrayal, powerlessness, fear, anger, self-blame, low self-esteem, shame, and guilt. Later in life, there may be antisocial behavior, drug abuse and prostitution, as well as problems with intimacy and relationships.

Psychology

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In which of Piaget's substages of his sensorimotor stage do infants begin to coordinate what were separate actions into single, integrated activities?

A. secondary circular reactions B. simple reflexes C. tertiary circular reactions D. first habits and primary circular reactions

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After a stressful day of work, Randi often makes small burn marks on her inner arm with a cigarette; which she feels helps to relieve her stress and anxiety. This type of behavior is an example of ____

a. ?positive punishment b. ?negative reinforcement c. ?positive reinforcement d. ?negative punishment

Psychology

Which of the following believes humans have a natural motivation to reach their highest potential?

a. Maslow b. Skinner c. Adler d. Jung

Psychology

When your thinking is automatic, effortless, and passive, you are engaging in processing

a. reflective b. reactive c. contextual d. experiential

Psychology