Which of the Following Is NOT Considered a Reason for Relatively

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a reason for relatively low recognition rates of child abuse?

• A) Children may not be able to disclose the abuse.
• B) Abuse is relatively rare.
• C) It is often kept secret.
• D) A parent's explanations for an injury may seem plausible.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Genetics

The field of study that examines the role of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors.

Heredity

The genetic transfer of characteristics, both mental and physical, across generations.

Environment

The aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences impacting the growth, development, and survival of organisms or systems.

Adult-Onset Genetic Disorder

A genetic condition that appears in an individual for the first time during adulthood, rather than being present from birth.