Statistically Speaking,who Is at Greatest Risk for Abusing Their Child

question 13

Multiple Choice

Statistically speaking,who is at greatest risk for abusing their child?

• A)Javon,a young,employed male with two children
• B)Rene,a young,unemployed single woman with four children
• C)Doug,a middle-aged,poor,single father of one
• D)Maritza,a middle-aged,married,working mother of five

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in psychology where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism involving refusal to accept reality or facts, therefore avoiding dealing with painful feelings.