In Reaction to a Sexually Abusive Incident,it Is Common for Young

question 19

Multiple Choice

In reaction to a sexually abusive incident,it is common for young children to:

• A)engage in self-destructive behavior
• B)engage in delinquent acts
• C)regress temporarily to an earlier stage of development
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control bodily processes that are normally involuntary, such as heart rate, through the use of electronic or other instruments.

Behavioral Changes

Modifications or adjustments in the actions or reactions of an individual, often as a result of interventions, experiences, or learning.