If a Psychologist Strongly Suspects That a Child Has Been

question 102

Multiple Choice

If a psychologist strongly suspects that a child has been abused or neglected,the psychologist

• A) is required to tell the parents.
• B) is mandated by law to report the suspected abuse to authorities.
• C) must discuss the suspected abuse with colleagues before taking any further action.
• D) must contact the American Psychological Association's Office of Child Abuse.

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