To Prevent Child Molestation, Children Should Be Taught

question 319

Multiple Choice

To prevent child molestation, children should be taught

• A)not to keep secrets from their parents.
• B)to tell their parents if anyone they are chatting with on the Internet wants to meet them in person.
• C)to shout "no" if any adult tries to engage them in sexual activity.
• D)to do all of these.

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Definitions:

Predicting Behavior

The process of forecasting future actions based on past and present information, often employed in psychology and behavioral science.

Significant Others

Individuals who have a significant influence on one's life, often a partner, family member, or close friend.

Perceived Behavioral Control

An individual’s beliefs about whether he or she can actually perform the behavior in question.

Attitude-Behavior Consistency

The extent to which an individual's attitudes are reflected in their actual behaviors.