The Model of Elder Abuse and Neglect Views Elder Abuse

question 82

Multiple Choice

The model of elder abuse and neglect views elder abuse as a form of unlawful family violence and focuses on negative personal characteristics of abusers and on a possible criminal justice response.

• A) caregiver
• B) domestic violence
• C) criminal justice
• D) social service

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Definitions:

Syllogism Validity

A measure of whether a deductive argument is logically structured such that, if its premises are true, its conclusion must also be true.

Enthymeme

A syllogism in which a premise is not explicitly stated, leaving it to be understood by the listener or reader.

Missing Premise

An implicit assumption or statement that is necessary for an argument's conclusion but is not explicitly stated.

Syllogism Form

A form of deductive reasoning where a conclusion is derived from two premises, typically structured in a three-line argument.