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In Widom's Study of the Effects of Child Abuse and Its

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In Widom's study of the effects of child abuse and its impact upon later criminal offenses, she selected a sample of children with court records of being abuse victims and gathered a comparison group that were matched on gender, race, age and socioeconomic status. The technique used in this case was ____.


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Social Drinker

An individual who consumes alcoholic beverages in moderation and typically only in social settings or occasions.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism wherein individuals refuse to accept reality or facts, often to avoid facing uncomfortable truths or emotions.

Interested Silence

The act of silently listening with keen interest, showing engagement and attentiveness without verbal interruption.

Therapeutic Responses

The reactions or outcomes following a particular treatment, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention.

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