According to Widom, Early Experiences of Child Abuse

question 30

Multiple Choice

According to Widom, early experiences of child abuse:

• A) have no effect on the likelihood of abusing later as an adult
• B) constitute a risk factor in later violent behavior
• C) lead directly to abusing later as an adult
• D) guarantee future abuse of children, but not of one's spouse

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Definitions:

Unconscious Mind

The part of the mind that operates without a person's conscious awareness, influencing behaviors and thoughts.

Personality

The unique set of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that define an individual's personal style of interacting with the physical and social environment.

Iceberg Analogy

A metaphor often used to describe situations where the observable part of something is only a small portion of its whole.

Consciousness

The awareness of oneself and one's environment, including thoughts, feelings, and sensations.