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Discuss the Dynamics Involved in Child Sexual Abuse

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Discuss the dynamics involved in child sexual abuse. Describe and assess the long- and short-term effects on the victims.


Definitions:

Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, often to avoid uncomfortable emotions or truths.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to someone else.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism in which individuals approach emotionally charged issues with detachment and rationale, focusing on intellectual components rather than confronting the emotional aspect.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.

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