_______________ Refers to Those Processes by Which the Community Influences

question 60

Multiple Choice

_______________ refers to those processes by which the community influences its members toward conformance with established norms of behavior.

• A) anomie
• B) strain
• C) social conflict
• D) social control

Understand the familial patterns and causes of abusive behavior.

Identify situational stressors and their relation to child abuse.

Know effective and ineffective methods for preventing child abuse.

Understand the psychological and attachment outcomes of maltreated children.

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Definitions:

Teen Abortions

The termination of adolescent pregnancies, often discussed in the context of social, legal, and health issues.

Contraception

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy as a result of sexual intercourse, ranging from hormonal pills to barrier methods.

Genital Herpes

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by painful blisters in the genital area.

Chlamydia

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which can cause reproductive issues if not treated.