Question 1

Originally, only were listed as mandated reporters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists 
B)  Lawyers 
C)  Police Officers 
D)  Physicians 
A)  Psychologists 
B)  Lawyers 
C)  Police Officers 
D)  Physicians D

Question 2

If a mandated reporter fails to report suspected child maltreatment, the most likely outcome is that

Accepted Answer

A)  they have not done anything legally wrong, but they are at fault morally. 
B)  they are guilty of a felony. 
C)  they are guilty of a misdemeanor. 
D)  they cannot be sued for malpractice. 
A)  they have not done anything legally wrong, but they are at fault morally. 
B)  they are guilty of a felony. 
C)  they are guilty of a misdemeanor. 
D)  they cannot be sued for malpractice. C

Question 3

Black children are reported to CPS at a rate that is twice as high as the rate for white children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

If you are not a mandated reporter, but you suspect a child is being maltreated,

Accepted Answer

A)  the law does not allow for you to report 
B)  you have to report to avoid legal consequences 
C)  you are allowed to report as a permissive reporter, but there is no legal mandate to do so 
D)  none of the above are true 
A)  the law does not allow for you to report 
B)  you have to report to avoid legal consequences 
C)  you are allowed to report as a permissive reporter, but there is no legal mandate to do so 
D)  none of the above are true

Question 5

The issue of mandated reporting can be complicated for persons conducting research in the area because informed consent guarantees

Accepted Answer

A)  confidentiality 
B)  that there is no risk involved in the research 
C)  that any suspected maltreatment will be reported 
D)  the researchers are not mandated reporters 
A)  confidentiality 
B)  that there is no risk involved in the research 
C)  that any suspected maltreatment will be reported 
D)  the researchers are not mandated reporters

Question 6

The substantiation rate for child maltreatment reports in the United States is around:

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 33% 
B)  Close to 50% 
C)  Nearly 75% 
D)  Almost 100% 
A)  Less than 33% 
B)  Close to 50% 
C)  Nearly 75% 
D)  Almost 100%

Question 7

With regard to training in child maltreatment

Accepted Answer

A)  All mandated reporters say that this was a significant part of their education 
B)  Most reporters say there is no need for ongoing training once they begin working 
C)  Most mandated reporters say their training was minimal or inadequate 
D)  Most reporters feel very well versed on the legal aspects of reporting 
A)  All mandated reporters say that this was a significant part of their education 
B)  Most reporters say there is no need for ongoing training once they begin working 
C)  Most mandated reporters say their training was minimal or inadequate 
D)  Most reporters feel very well versed on the legal aspects of reporting

Question 8

Mandated reporters who are found guilty of failure to report suspected child maltreatment can

Accepted Answer

A)  Be fined 
B)  Be sent to jail 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Be fined 
B)  Be sent to jail 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 9

Kathryn, a mandated reporter, must report child maltreatment when she has

Accepted Answer

A)  conducted an investigation and knows the child has been abused 
B)  reasonable cause to believe the child has been abused 
C)  several types of evidence pointing to abuse (child's testimony, physical evidence, and corroborating evidence) 
D)  A vague feeling that something is not right with the child 
A)  conducted an investigation and knows the child has been abused 
B)  reasonable cause to believe the child has been abused 
C)  several types of evidence pointing to abuse (child's testimony, physical evidence, and corroborating evidence) 
D)  A vague feeling that something is not right with the child

Question 10

If a mandated reporter makes a report of child maltreatment in good faith, they are immune from criminal liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In most states lawyers are not legally obligated to report cases of suspected child maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In what percentage of child maltreatment cases is the case brought to the attention of the authorities by the child being maltreated?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
A)  0.5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20%

Question 13

Mandated reporting laws have not significantly increased the number of reports made to CPS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Because of doctor/patient confidentiality laws, a psychologist is not legally obligated to report cases of suspected child maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Child abuse reporting laws require that a report be made when you have:

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable cause to believe maltreatment has occurred 
B)  strong evidence of child maltreatment 
C)  at least one witness to the abuse 
A)  reasonable cause to believe maltreatment has occurred 
B)  strong evidence of child maltreatment 
C)  at least one witness to the abuse

Question 16

What information should you be prepared to report when you report suspicions of child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What information should you be prepared to...

Question 17

If a mandated reporter suspects child maltreatment, who should they report their suspicions to in order to fulfill their legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a mandated reporter suspects child maltreatment,...

Question 18

In what year were all states required to list mandated reporters, provide immunity for those who report in good faith, and ensure reporters confidentiality in order to receive Federal Aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  1967 
B)  1974 
C)  1982 
D)  1993 
A)  1967 
B)  1974 
C)  1982 
D)  1993

Question 19

According to Morelen and Shafer (2012), which type of maltreatment requires special attention in training programs if mandated reporters are to be skilled at recognizing it and reporting it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical Abuse 
B)  Emotional Abuse 
C)  Sexual Abuse 
D)  Neglect 
A)  Physical Abuse 
B)  Emotional Abuse 
C)  Sexual Abuse 
D)  Neglect

Question 20

Kayla is not a mandated reporter, but she strongly suspects that her neighbor is abusing her child. If Kayla makes a report, she is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandated reporter 
B)  Anonymous reporter 
C)  Permissive reporter 
A)  Mandated reporter 
B)  Anonymous reporter 
C)  Permissive reporter

Originally, only were listed as mandated reporters.

If a mandated reporter fails to report suspected child maltreatment, the most likely outcome is that

Black children are reported to CPS at a rate that is twice as high as the rate for white children.

If you are not a mandated reporter, but you suspect a child is being maltreated,

The issue of mandated reporting can be complicated for persons conducting research in the area because informed consent guarantees

The substantiation rate for child maltreatment reports in the United States is around:

With regard to training in child maltreatment

Mandated reporters who are found guilty of failure to report suspected child maltreatment can

Kathryn, a mandated reporter, must report child maltreatment when she has

If a mandated reporter makes a report of child maltreatment in good faith, they are immune from criminal liability.

In most states lawyers are not legally obligated to report cases of suspected child maltreatment.

In what percentage of child maltreatment cases is the case brought to the attention of the authorities by the child being maltreated?

Mandated reporting laws have not significantly increased the number of reports made to CPS.

Because of doctor/patient confidentiality laws, a psychologist is not legally obligated to report cases of suspected child maltreatment.

Child abuse reporting laws require that a report be made when you have:

What information should you be prepared to report when you report suspicions of child maltreatment?

If a mandated reporter suspects child maltreatment, who should they report their suspicions to in order to fulfill their legal obligation?

In what year were all states required to list mandated reporters, provide immunity for those who report in good faith, and ensure reporters confidentiality in order to receive Federal Aid?

According to Morelen and Shafer (2012), which type of maltreatment requires special attention in training programs if mandated reporters are to be skilled at recognizing it and reporting it?

Kayla is not a mandated reporter, but she strongly suspects that her neighbor is abusing her child. If Kayla makes a report, she is a(n)

Introduction

Risk Factors for Child Maltreatment

Physical Abuse

Neglect

Psychological Maltreatment

Sexual Abuse

Fetal Abuse

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Resilience

Forensic Interviewing of Children

The Legal System and Child Maltreatment

The Maltreated Child and Child Protective Services Response: What Happens After a Report Is Made

Preventing Child Maltreatment

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Exam 3: Mandated Reporting

Originally, only were listed as mandated reporters.

If a mandated reporter fails to report suspected child maltreatment, the most likely outcome is that

Black children are reported to CPS at a rate that is twice as high as the rate for white children.

If you are not a mandated reporter, but you suspect a child is being maltreated,

The issue of mandated reporting can be complicated for persons conducting research in the area because informed consent guarantees

The substantiation rate for child maltreatment reports in the United States is around:

With regard to training in child maltreatment

Mandated reporters who are found guilty of failure to report suspected child maltreatment can

Kathryn, a mandated reporter, must report child maltreatment when she has

If a mandated reporter makes a report of child maltreatment in good faith, they are immune from criminal liability.

In most states lawyers are not legally obligated to report cases of suspected child maltreatment.

In what percentage of child maltreatment cases is the case brought to the attention of the authorities by the child being maltreated?

Mandated reporting laws have not significantly increased the number of reports made to CPS.

Because of doctor/patient confidentiality laws, a psychologist is not legally obligated to report cases of suspected child maltreatment.

Child abuse reporting laws require that a report be made when you have:

What information should you be prepared to report when you report suspicions of child maltreatment?

If a mandated reporter suspects child maltreatment, who should they report their suspicions to in order to fulfill their legal obligation?

In what year were all states required to list mandated reporters, provide immunity for those who report in good faith, and ensure reporters confidentiality in order to receive Federal Aid?

According to Morelen and Shafer (2012), which type of maltreatment requires special attention in training programs if mandated reporters are to be skilled at recognizing it and reporting it?

Kayla is not a mandated reporter, but she strongly suspects that her neighbor is abusing her child. If Kayla makes a report, she is a(n)

Introduction

Risk Factors for Child Maltreatment

Physical Abuse

Neglect

Psychological Maltreatment

Sexual Abuse

Fetal Abuse

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Resilience

Forensic Interviewing of Children

The Legal System and Child Maltreatment

The Maltreated Child and Child Protective Services Response: What Happens After a Report Is Made

Preventing Child Maltreatment

Filters