Researchers Analyzed Interviews with Actual Child Victims of Sexual Abuse

question 13

Multiple Choice

Researchers analyzed interviews with actual child victims of sexual abuse, which revealed that the presumed child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome (CSAAS) is largely not confirmed in abused children: Most children disclose abuse _____ and later recantations of the admitted abuse are _____.

• A) in the first or second interview; very common
• B) only after multiple interviews; very common
• C) in the first or second interview; rare
• D) only after multiple interviews; rare

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Definitions:

Externally-Oriented

A focus on the external aspects of life, including the environment, society, and interactions with others, rather than internal thoughts or feelings.

Internal Locus

Refers to believing that one has control over their life events and outcomes as opposed to external forces.

Real-Life Example

An actual, practical instance or occurrence that illustrates or clarifies a principle, concept, or phenomenon, grounding theoretical discussions in everyday experience.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to diminished motivation and learning.