On the Fifth Estate Segment Titled "The Trouble with Evan

question 140

Multiple Choice

On the fifth estate segment titled "The Trouble with Evan", in which a family was voluntarily videotaped in their home, the emotional abuse of an 11-yr old boy was broadcast to the entire nation. What does this tell us about the issue of reactivity?

• A) The presence of video cameras was an intrusion that led to increased abuse.
• B) The presence of video cameras decreased the level of abuse due to the parent's awareness that they were being filmed.
• C) Despite the presence of cameras, the family patterns of abuse continued as they had before.
• D) It did not speak to the issue of reactivity.

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