The Impact of Sexual Abuse Appears to Be Most Severe

question 83

Multiple Choice

The impact of sexual abuse appears to be most severe when the abuse was a

• A)one-time event involving a stranger.
• B)one-time event involving a close relative.
• C)frequent,long-term event involving a stranger.
• D)frequent,long-term event involving a close relative.

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and sleeping.

Gyri

The ridges or folds that make up the cerebral cortex in the brain, increasing its surface area to accommodate more neurons.

Sulci

Grooves or furrows on the surface of the brain.

Severe Seizures

Intense convulsions or episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, resulting in involuntary movements and behaviors.