What Is One Way of Broaching the Subject of Abuse

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is one way of broaching the subject of abuse with a parent if you are not sure?

• A) "Did you hit Jonnie?"
• B) "I noticed Jonnie had a bruise on his face this morning. What happened?"
• C) "Does Jonnie hit himself?"

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Definitions:

Hostile Perception Bias

The tendency to perceive social interactions in general as being aggressive.

Hostile Attribution Bias

Hostile attribution bias is the tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior could be interpreted neutrally or positively.

External Events

Occurrences or incidents outside an individual's control that impact their feelings, thoughts, or actions.

Fight or Flight Syndrome

A physiological reaction to perceived danger, where the body prepares to either confront the threat or escape from it.