Children Who Have Been Beaten, Neglected, or Routinely Subjected to Verbal

question 11

Multiple Choice

Children who have been beaten, neglected, or routinely subjected to verbal or physical abuse by their parents are more likely than other children to:

• A) become delinquent and violent.
• B) have easygoing temperaments.
• C) have a secure attachment style.
• D) have good emotional balance.

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Definitions:

Irony

The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

Wit

A form of intelligent humor, the ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny.

Child-directed Speech

The adjusted way of speaking that adults use when talking to young children, often involving simplified vocabulary, higher pitch, and exaggerated intonation.

Higher Pitch

A tone that is perceived as having a higher frequency compared to another tone, often associated with sounds of a higher frequency.