What Is the Most Frequent Form of Child Abuse

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is the most frequent form of child abuse?

• A)physical
• B)exploitation
• C)criminal sexual assault
• D)neglect

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Definitions:

Amnestic Syndrome

A collective condition characterized by memory disturbances, typically due to brain injury, disease, or the effects of drugs or alcohol.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually following a traumatic or stressful event.

DSM-III

The third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies mental disorders using specific criteria.