​Which of the Following Statements Is True of Child Neglect

question 76

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following statements is true of child neglect?

• A) ​Neglectful parents are generally more emotionally disturbed than abusive parents.
• B) Neglectful parents tend to be physically and emotionally exhausted, are socially withdrawn, and are apathetic.
• C) Neglectful parents generally have less number of children due to intrapsychic distress.

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Definitions:

Motor Neuron

A motor neuron is a nerve cell that initiates and transmits a signal to a muscle or gland to trigger a response.

Electrical Impulses

Rapid changes in electric potential that travel along nerves or muscle fibers to transmit signals.

Sensory Neuron

Sensory neurons are nerve cells that transmit sensory information (e.g., touch, pain) from the body to the central nervous system for processing.

Effector

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus, often leading to a physiological response in the body.