The Two Leading Causes of Child Abuse Are Thought to Be

question 56

Multiple Choice

The two leading causes of child abuse are thought to be:

• A) violence between spouses and poverty
• B) ongoing exposure to violent video games and movies
• C) malnutrition and lack of health care
• D) drugs and alcohol abuse

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Definitions:

Direct Contact

The physical interaction between two or more individuals which can lead to the transmission of communicable diseases.

Nonindustrialized

Referring to countries or regions with less developed industrial infrastructure and lower levels of economic productivity.

Sibling Relationships

The dynamic and interactions that exist between brothers and sisters.

Agricultural Societies

Communities whose economy and way of life are based primarily on agriculture and farming activities.