What Does Current Research Suggest Related to Children's Reports of Being

question 36

Multiple Choice

What does current research suggest related to children's reports of being sexually abused?

• A) They are unreliable; about 50% of children's self-reports are false.
• B) They are somewhat reliable; about 30% of children's self-reports are false.
• C) They are fairly reliable; about 10% of children's self-reports are false.
• D) They are unreliable; reports of sexual abuse require evidence in addition to a child's self-report.

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Definitions:

Base Sequence

The order of nucleotide bases in a DNA or RNA molecule that encodes genetic information.

Uracil

A nitrogenous base found in RNA that pairs with adenine during RNA synthesis.

Nucleotide Bases

The building blocks of DNA and RNA molecules, consisting of adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), thymine (T), and uracil (U, in RNA).

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a molecule essential for various biological roles, including coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.