Which of the Following Is True About the Consequences of Child

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the consequences of child maltreatment?

• A) While maltreated children show serious learning problems, they typically have few peer difficulties.
• B) Repeated abuse is associated with central nervous system damage, including abnormal EEG brain-wave activity.
• C) Maltreated children typically exhibit low anxiety and abnormally high self-esteem.
• D) Most parents who were maltreated as children grow up to be child abusers.

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Definitions:

Attitude-Behavior Consistency

The degree to which a person's attitudes (feelings and beliefs) are reflected in their behaviors or actions.

Behavioral Intention

The motivational factors that predict an individual’s planned actions or behaviors, influenced by attitudes and perceptions.

Increases

The action of becoming or making something larger or more in quantity, size, or degree.

Behavioral Intention

The likelihood that a person will perform a given behavior based on their attitude and beliefs towards that behavior.