According to the Text,why Are Definitions of Abuse and Violence

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to the text,why are definitions of abuse and violence important?

• A) We need to distinguish between normal violence and abusive violence.
• B) Levels of reporting depend on what one considers abuse.
• C) People need to understand the difference between spanking and child abuse.
• D) The same actions can be damaging or harmless depending on the situation.

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Definitions:

Positive Attitude

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Validity Effect

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Exposure Effect

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