Which of the Following Factors Was Consistently Associated with a Higher

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors was consistently associated with a higher proportion of guilty verdicts across the studies of historical child sexual abuse (HCSA) described in your text?

• A)repeated incidents
• B)older age of child at time of abuse
• C)claims of repression
• D)familial connection to the defendant
• E)sought therapy post-abuse

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Transfer Forceps

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Body Opening

Natural orifices in the body that lead to internal organs or serve as exit and entry points for biological functions.

Tear Duct

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