Child Abuse

question 80

Multiple Choice

Child abuse

• A) is not illegal.
• B) occurs in over 80% of American families.
• C) is a crime of violence.
• D) occurs in less than 1% of American homes.

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Definitions:

Pregnancy

The condition or period of being pregnant; where a female carries a developing fetus within her uterus.

Baby

An infant or very young child.

Stress Reactions

Physical, mental, and emotional responses or adaptations by an individual to perceived threats or challenges.

Immune Responses

The reactions of the immune system in defending the body against pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances.