In Addressing the Debate Regarding Children's Memories of Sexual Abuse

question 215

Multiple Choice

In addressing the debate regarding children's memories of sexual abuse, it has become clear that:

• A) children's memories cannot ever be trusted because children will always say whatever adults expect.
• B) it is important to repeatedly question a child who denies sexual abuse, because there is a good chance they have repressed the event.
• C) preschoolers are more vulnerable to suggestive questions than are school-aged children.
• D) children do not lie about or misremember traumatic experiences, such as sexual abuse.

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Definitions:

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and tissues of the body.

Connective Tissue

A type of biological tissue in animals that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs.

Endothelial Cells

Cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood or lymph in the lumen and the rest of the vessel wall.

Basic Animal Tissues

The main types of tissues in animals, including epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.