Choose the FALSE statement from the ones below
A) Approximately 70% of abused children become abusive parents.
B) Abused children are more sensitive to other people's anger.
C) Abused children are at higher risk for depression and suicide.
D) Studies show abuse affects boys and girls differently.
A) Approximately 70% of abused children become abusive parents. Only about 30% of physically abused or neglected children grow up to abuse or neglect their own children.
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a. less likely to perceive events as stressful. b. more likely to "choke" under pressure. c. less likely to use defensive coping strategies. d. more likely to perceive events as stressful.
In the public health model, programs designed to reach people who have started using some substances and to prevent them from abusing these substances or moving to more dangerous substances, would be classified as
A. motivational. B. educational. C. secondary prevention. D. triage.
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a. Thalidomide c. Amphetamines b. Rubella d. Lithium
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