Neglect
Verbal
Definitions
Physical
How to help
100
Who typically abuses and neglects children?
Parents and other caretakers
100

A negative psychological abuse involving the use of cussing or bullying on a child is.. a) Physical abuse b) Verbal abuse c) Neglect

B) Verbal Abuse

100

Child abuse can be defined as... the ____ or emotional mistreatment of children.

Physical
100

What are some predetermine social factors that can cause physical abuse among family?

social isolation, the presence of a domineering father, an absent mother, few role boundaries, and parents/caregivers that were abused as children.

100
What is a major way to prevent child abuse?
Report it
200

What is child neglect defined as?

Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death and/or serious physical or emotional harm

200
A short term effect of verbal child abuse may lead to.. A) Depression B) Poor physical and mental performance C) Inferiority complex D) All of the above
D) All of the above
200
Child abuse as well as _______ are forms of family violence against children
Neglect
200

Only female children get physically abused (True or False)

False

200
Who do you report child abuse to?
Child Protective Services (CPS)
300

What are two types of child neglect?

Physical and Emotional

300
Name calling is a form of child abuse. a) True b) False
A) True
300
Child abusers are more likely to be who? Men or Women?
Women
300
At what age is the child most exposed to physical abuse?
0-6 years old
300
If you report a child being abused by their parent, will the parent know it was you?
No, Reporting is anonymous
400

What are some warning signs of child neglect?

Is frequently unsupervised or left alone, allowed to play in unsafe situations and environments, not having proper clothing for the weather, or not having food.

400
A long term effect of verbal child abuse may lead to.. A) Health disorders B) Susceptible to addictions C) High confidence D) A & B
D) A & B
400
Child abuse is most common against the youngest and most _______ children
Vulnerable
400

What are some behavioral signs that the child is being physically abused?

clinginess, withdrawal, aggressiveness, recurrent nightmares, disturbed sleep patterns, or a sudden fear of the dark, bedwetting, thumb sucking, excessive crying, etc.

400
What is the best way to help an abused child if they come to you?
The best thing you can provide is calm reassurance and unconditional support
500

Is it the child's fault in a case of child neglect if not then who?

No, it is the parent or the guardian of the child.

500
What is a warning signs of physical child abuse?
Frequent injuries or unexplained bruises, welts, or cuts.
500
Which form of abuse has a longer last effect, Physical or Emotional?
Emotional
500

What are physical signs that a child has been physically abused?

makes strong efforts to avoid a specific person, without an obvious reason, marks and bruises

500
What is the worst thing to do for an abused child?
Ignore them or nothing
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