Which of the Following May Be a Probable Sign of Abuse

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be a probable sign of abuse?

• A) A child has stitches over his eye.
• B) A family is socially isolated from the rest of the community.
• C) A child flinches when adults approach.
• D) A family is socially isolated from the rest of the community and a child flinches when adults approach.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational method that develops through the connection between a stimulus in the environment and a stimulus that naturally occurs, resulting in a conditioned response.

Potty-Trained

The process by which a young child learns to use the toilet for urination and defecation voluntarily.

Fear Dentist

Anxiety or fear associated with visiting the dentist, often resulting in avoidance of dental care.

UCS

An acronym for Unconditioned Stimulus, which in classical conditioning theory is an event that naturally and automatically triggers a specific response without previous conditioning.