Which group of children is at most risk of physical child abuse?
a. Infants
b. Boys and children with disabilities between 3 and 6 years of age
c. Girls and older children
d. Boys of minority groups
Question 2Which of the following statements about culture and child abuse is TRUE?
a. Child-rearing is affected by culture.
b. Some ethnic/cultural groups are more likely to commit child abuse.
c. Poverty, drug abuse, unemployment and family history are contributors to child abuse.
d. Child abuse because of cultural practices should not be reported.
Question 3If you, as a teacher of young children, strongly suspect child abuse or neglect, you
a. should continue to observe the child for a while to determine whether you may be right.
b. talk to the parents to encourage them to change their behavior.
c. have an ethical and legal responsibility to report your suspicions to an appropriate child welfare agency.
d. should not do anything because child abuse or neglect needs to be diagnosed by a professional who is specially trained in dealing with such cases.
Question 4Tammy comes to school on a snowy December day without a coat and wearing sandals without socks. This is not the first time she has been inappropriately dressed for the weather. Your concern is that Tammy is a victim of
a. b.
c. d.
Question 5What information is NOT necessary when a child abuse report is being made?
a. Race, ethnicity of the childs family
b. Description of the indicators that prompted the call
c. Name and address of child
d. Name of the reporter
Question 6The teacher must see that suspected child abuse is reported because
a. teachers are mandated reporters to protect the child.
b. the child should be removed from an abusive home.
c. people who hurt a child should be punished.
d. the director might not want to report it and lose a customer.
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