Sexual Abuse, Negligent Treatment, Physical or Mental Injury, or Maltreatment

question 13

Multiple Choice

Sexual abuse, negligent treatment, physical or mental injury, or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 by a person who is responsible for the child's welfare is called

• A)corporal punishment.
• B)neglect.
• C)child abuse.
• D)common family violence.

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Definitions:

Arousal Theory

A theory in psychology that suggests motivation is driven by levels of arousal, where individuals are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle stating that performance increases with arousal only up to a point, after which performance decreases.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged, often as a response to stimuli.

Effective Task Performance

The degree to which tasks are completed successfully and efficiently, often measured against pre-established standards or goals.