As Described in Your Text,McMillan and Her Colleagues Asked a Random

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Multiple Choice

As described in your text,McMillan and her colleagues asked a random sample of almost 10,000 adults whether they had experienced abuse during childhood.What did the researchers find regarding rates of abuse

• A) Males were more likely to have experienced physical abuse, while females were more likely to have experienced sexual abuse. 
• B) Females were more likely to have experienced physical abuse, while males were more likely to have experienced sexual abuse. 
• C) Males and females experienced both physical and sexual abuse with equal frequency. 
• D) Females were more likely to have experienced both physical and sexual abuse.

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Definitions:

Ecology

The branch of biology that deals with the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

Living Organisms

Entities that exhibit the characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and the ability to respond to their environment.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, often with a focus on behavior under natural conditions, and its evolution.

Specific Behaviors

Observable actions or reactions of an individual in particular contexts, which are often studied in psychology to understand various aspects of human behavior and interactions.