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:

Expressed Emotion

A measure of the amount of emotion displayed, typically within a family.

Relapse

The act of falling back into a previous state or behavior, often used in the context of addiction or illness.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by profound disruptions in thinking, affecting language, perception, and the sense of self, often accompanied by auditory hallucinations and delusional thinking.

Anti-psychotic Medication

Drugs used primarily to treat schizophrenia and other mental health conditions by reducing psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.