Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) Child abuse is most likely to occur when parents are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse.
2) The rate of child abuse in single-parent households is the same as the rate of child abuse in two-parent households.
3) Acute maltreatment means that the death of a child is directly related to injuries suffered as a result of a specific incident of abuse or act of neglect.
4) Chronic maltreatment means that the death of a child is directly related to injuries suffered as a result of a specific incident of abuse or act of neglect.
5) Shaken baby syndrome is an example of chronic maltreatment.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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