What are some of the factors that contribute to child maltreatment? What can be done to reduce the risk of maltreatment? Be sure to address primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention ideas in your response
What will be an ideal response?
There are many possible answers here, but answers should mention various
cultural, familial, and economic factors. Social isolation and poverty are considered
two of the most powerful predictors of maltreatment. The student should show in
their answers a good understanding of primary, secondary, and tertiary risk
prevention.
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a. semantics. b. heuristics. c. prototypes. d. algorithms. e. fixations.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) ?Paired couples are often similar in their styles of attachment. B) ?Slightly less than half of U.S. adults are securely attached. C) ?About 60% of U.S. adults are insecurely attached. D) ?Paired couples are often dissimilar in their styles of attachment.
In the study of children, when we take into account factors such as racial and ethnic background, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation, we are?
a. considering their diversity.
b. examining biological factors that influence their behavior.
c. looking at specific factors in the child's exosystem.
d. examining the role of positive reinforcement in their behavior.
Which of the following statements is true about the biological factors associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A. The catecholamine neurotransmitters, which include dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, appear to function abnormally in individuals with ADHD. B. ADHD is largely associated with high birth weight. C. The prefrontal cortex, which regulates attention, organization, and planning, is larger in volume in children with ADHD and shows abnormal activation. D. The notion that hyperactivity in children is caused by dietary factors has been substantiated in controlled studies.