Exam 4: Physical Abuse

Brad is a victim of physical abuse. When a classmate accidentally bumbs into him, Brad gets very angry and insists that the other child hurt him on purpose. Brad is demonstrating

What is the most likely result of a fall from 3 feet?

Physically abuse children have higher rates of than their non-abused peers.

Bans on spanking significantly reduce child physical abuse.

Children who are physically abused are more likely to be aggressive than are non-abused children.

You read a research study that says 28% of adults surveyed had experienced child physical abuse. This is providing you with data about the of abuse.

How does (insert home state) define child physical abuse?

Which of the following statements is true regarding research findings on corporal punishment?

Corporal punishment is associated with a host of negative outcomes

When assessing bruises on a child, you should consider

According to the research by Barlow et al. (1983), of the 61 children who fell four or more stories, how many were killed?

Physically abused children are less likely to misbehave at school than are non-abused children.

Some countries have passed laws making corporal punishment illegal.

Mongolian spots area a sign of abuse.

The chance of death from a short fall (less than 1.5m/4.7 feet) is slightly less than

What are the most common visible symptoms of a head injury?

At what age are children most likely to be killed by maltreatment?

If a child had cigarette burns, what locations on the body would make you more suspicious of abuse? What areas would be less suspicious?

Approximately what percentage of cases handled by DSS are about physical abuse?

Who is most likely to be guilty of fatal neglect?