Are Abused Children More Likely Than Children Who Are Non-Abused

question 93

Multiple Choice

Are abused children more likely than children who are non-abused to abuse their own children when they grow up?

• A) Yes-most abused children grow up to be abusers, while most non-abused children don't.
• B) Yes-although most abused children do NOT grow up to be abusers, they are more likely to become abusers than non-abused children.
• C) No-there are no differences between the two groups.
• D) The answer is unknown-although this issue has been discussed at length in the popular media, there have still not been well-controlled studies that would allow for a solid test of the hypothesis.

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