Which of These Findings Is Most Suspicious for Physical Abuse

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of these findings is most suspicious for physical abuse?

• A) Bruising on the shins of a 7-year-old
• B) Splash burn on the chest of an ambulatory 18-month-old
• C) Bruising on the buttocks and thighs of a 5-month-old infant
• D) Faded linear scars on the forearms of an adolescent

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Definitions:

External Cause

Factors outside an individual that can lead to certain outcomes or effects.

Consistent Behavior

A pattern of actions or responses that remains uniform over time in a particular individual or situation.

Attribution

The process of explaining one's own behavior and the behavior of others.

Assigning Causes

The process of attributing reasons or explanations to events, actions, or outcomes, often to understand or predict behavior.