Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Child

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on child abuse?

• A) A single abusive personality type is a common thread among abusers.
• B) Most parents who were abused as children become child abusers.
• C) Fathers engage in neglect more often than mothers.
• D) The majority of abusive parents are isolated from both formal and informal social supports.

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Definitions:

Secure Self-esteem

A stable sense of confidence and satisfaction in one's own worth or abilities.

Maturity Principle

The notion that individuals become more conscientious and agreeable while less neurotic as they age.

Narcissism

Excessive self-love or self-centeredness, sometimes considered a personality disorder when it affects daily functioning.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by warmth, kindness, and a cooperative disposition.