According to the Text, Children Who Recant Previous Allegations of Sexual

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to the text, children who recant previous allegations of sexual abuse are likely to have been abused by a:

• A) stranger.
• B) parental figure.
• C) peer.
• D) family friend.

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