​In the Context of Child Abuse, Which of the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

​In the context of child abuse, which of the following statements is NOT accurate?

• A) ​Abused children have a high probability of becoming abusive parents.
• B) ​Abuse generates an unusually high degree of hostility in children, which, in future years, may be channeled into violence.
• C) ​Abuse, in most cases, is nonrecurrent.

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Definitions:

Myotonia

Increased muscle tension accompanying the approach of orgasm.

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (such as calcium) contained in a certain volume of bone, indicating its strength and risk for fracture.

Reduced Interest

A decrease in engagement or enthusiasm for activities or subjects that one previously found appealing or important.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes in males and the ovaries in females, playing a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.