A Carefully Controlled Study of a Small Number of Abused

question 6

Multiple Choice

A carefully controlled study of a small number of abused children revealed that

• A) prior to placement, those who were maltreated had more problems than nonmaltreated children in the control group.
• B) those who stayed at home with maltreating parent had slightly fewer problems than those who went into foster care.
• C) those who went into foster care with familiar adults had less anxiety than those who went into foster care with strangers.
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Minor

An individual under the legal age of adulthood, usually under 18, with certain restrictions on their legal rights and responsibilities.

Exculpatory Clauses

Provisions in a contract that release one party from liability for wrongful acts or negligence.

Illegal

Activities or actions that are forbidden by law and subject to penalties.

Parents

Individuals who have a biological or legal responsibility for raising and caring for a child.