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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Popliteal Ligament

A strong, fibrous band of tissue connecting the femur to the tibia at the knee, crucial for knee joint stability.

Posterior Knee

The backside of the knee joint, an area that includes tendons, ligaments, and bursae important for knee movement and stability.

Annular Ligament

A fibrous band of tissue that encircles and stabilizes a joint.

Radial Head

The proximal end of the radius bone in the forearm, near the elbow, that allows for arm rotation.