A parent tells you that the bruises on one of the children in your class were caused by a fall. Which of the following signs might indicate that the cause of the bruises was physical abuse rather than a fall?
a. The injuries are on one plane of the body (for instance, around the head or around the midsection).
b. There are no signs of injury on the hands, knees, or forehead.
c. The childs injuries are at the same stage of healing.
d. All of these answers.
Question 2Any failure on the part of adults to meet a childs basic physical, emotional, or educational needs is termed
a. abuse.
b. neglect.
c. physical abuse.
d. emotional abuse.
Question 3Occurrences of child abuse and neglect should be viewed as
a. events that will be forgotten by most young children.
b. having long-term repercussions, because they disrupt normal development.
c. having an immediate emotional impact that fades quickly, especially for young children.
d. equal to other stressors such as divorce or a new baby.
Question 4The National Center for Family Homelessness reported that more than _____ American children go to sleep without a home.
a. one and a half million
b. a million
c. 500,000
d. none of the above
Question 5Children from homeless families often suffer from
a. health problems and nutritional deficits.
b. a lack of reliable, predictable, and safe routines.
c. potential interference with establishing a secure parent-child bond.
d. All of these answers.
Question 6A disproportionate number of homeless children are
a. teenagers.
b. placed in foster care.
c. in special programs specifically designed for them.
d. adopted by the time they are three years old.
Question 7For a young child, divorce is often accompanied by
a. a shift to a lower income bracket.
b. a move to new housing.
c. entry into child care.
d. All of these answers.
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