Which Child Is the Most Likely to Become a Target

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which child is the most likely to become a target of child maltreatment?

• A) Jonathan, a tall toddler
• B) Sabrina, a social infant
• C) Sebastian, an attentive preschooler
• D) Faye, a premature baby

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Definitions:

Inherited Personality Traits

Characteristics and behaviors that are passed down from parents to offspring through genetics, influencing an individual's disposition and mannerisms.

Educational Practices

The methods and strategies used in teaching to facilitate learning and academic achievement.

Intellectual Development

The growth and changes in a person's ability to think, reason, and understand complex concepts and ideas over time.

Teratogen

Any agent that can cause malformation of an embryo or fetus, including certain drugs, infections, and environmental chemicals.