Which of the Following Statements About Cultural Values, Laws, and Customs

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cultural values, laws, and customs and their effect on child maltreatment is true?

• A) Many countries, including Austria, Germany, and Spain, allow corporal punishment in schools.
• B) No industrialized nations have yet outlawed physical punishment in the home.
• C) The U.S. Supreme Court rejects the right of school officials to use corporal punishment.
• D) Societies that view violence as an appropriate way to solve problems set the stage for child abuse.

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Definitions:

Religion

A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, often involving ritual observances and a moral code.

Spirituality

The quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters; the pursuit of personal, ethical, emotional, and intellectual growth.

Individual Level

A perspective that focuses on characteristics, behaviors, or outcomes pertaining to individual persons, as opposed to groups or populations.

Collectivity

A principle or practice where people come together and prioritize shared goals or common interests over individual desires.