Which of the Following Statements Regarding Abuse Is Correct

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding abuse is correct?

• A)Physical abuse is harder to detect than other forms of maltreatment.
• B)Sexual abuse of boys is more common than that of girls.
• C)Refusing special education when needed can be considered neglect.
• D)According to the book, in 2009 there were less than 200,000 cases of maltreatment reported in the U.S.

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