A Repeated Pattern of Behavior That Conveys to a Child

question 27

Multiple Choice

A repeated pattern of behavior that conveys to a child that he or she is unwanted, worthless, valued only to the extent that he or she can meet others' needs is known as:

• A)physical abuse.
• B)psychological maltreatment.
• C)child slavery.
• D)incest.

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical bell-shaped curve representing a normal distribution in statistics, where the mean, median, and mode are equal.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values from the mean.

Raw Scores

The unadjusted scores individuals receive based on the number of questions answered correctly on an assessment.

Test-retest Reliability

Describes the degree to which the results of the same test administered on two separate occasions to the same individuals remain consistent.