According to Statistics Presented in the Text, Compared to Child

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to statistics presented in the text, compared to child abuse rates in 1993, in 2004 there were ________ of abuse and neglect reported and _______ of physical and sexual abuse reported.

• A) 20% fewer cases; about 50% more cases
• B) 20% more cases; about 50% more cases
• C) 20% fewer cases; about 50% fewer cases
• D) 20% more cases; about 50% fewer cases

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Definitions:

Mental Effects

The impact on or changes in cognitive, emotional, and psychological states of an individual.

Stagnation

A state of inactivity or lack of progress and development, often used in psychological contexts to describe periods of life where growth is perceived to halt.

Muscle Mass

The total amount of skeletal muscle in an individual's body, crucial for physical strength and overall health.

Extra Pounds

A term often used to refer to additional weight that a person carries, typically considered to be beyond what is healthy or normal for their body type and height.