The physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 by a person who is responsible for the child's welfare is called
a. corporal punishment.
b. neglect.
c. child abuse.
d. common family violence.
c. child abuse.
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Overall, labor force participation for older adults in developed countries has been increasing most rapidly among
a. women. b. men. c. divorced people. d. child-free individuals.
Hispanics have shown the greatest recent decline in teen pregnancy, whereas Whites have shown the least decline
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
W. E. B. Du Bois's term double consciousness refers to ______.
A. the ability of humans to simultaneously believe both religious and scientific explanations for natural phenomena B. the proletariat's belief that one's reward comes not in this life but the next C. the way racism distorts African Americans' self-concept and ways of thinking D. the tendency of poor people to view other poor people with contempt and anger
Sexual and other forms of abuse occur more frequently in households with: a. three or more children
b. stepparents. c. only sons. d. only daughters.