Physical abuse is more commonly inflicted on __________, whereas sexual abuse is usually afflicted on __________, often by __________.

A. boys; girls; brothers
B. boys; girls; sisters
C. girls; boys; parents
D. girls; boys; stepfathers


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. sensations of falling during sleep. b. irregular heartbeats c. twitches that occur in the muscles of the face and fingers d. short rhythmic bursts of brain activity

Psychology

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Psychology