When Comparing Rates of Child Abuse Internationally, We Find That

question 12

Multiple Choice

When comparing rates of child abuse internationally, we find that the U.S. rate of abuse:

• A) is higher than in other countries
• B) Is higher than in other countries
• C) are comparable to those in other countries
• D) international comparative studies have not been conducted

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