Dina was sexually abused as a child. The effects on her

A) will not be seen until adulthood.
B) depend on the frequency of the abuse and the length of time she was abused.
C) will be more negative if her abuser was a stranger.
D) cannot be predicted.


B) depend on the frequency of the abuse and the length of time she was abused. As with other forms of abuse, the effects of sexual abuse depend on the frequency of the abuse and the length of time over which it occurs.

Psychology

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Psychology