Regarding the effects of molestation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Molestation is especially damaging if the perpetrator was a relative, parent, or other person close to the victim.
b. As adults, victims of molestation often develop sexual phobias.
c. A single incident of fondling almost always causes severe emotional harm to most children.
d. As adults, many victims of molestation continue to have terrifying memories of the childhood victimization.


ANSWER: c

Psychology

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