Which of the Following Statements Regarding Child Abuse Is TRUE

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding child abuse is TRUE?

• A) Most cases of abuse are not detected by authorities.
• B) The most common form of abuse is physical.
• C) Early studies were accurate when estimating the effect of abuse on delinquency.
• D) Abuse does not increase the likelihood of delinquency.

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