TEST #2 CH 5 & CH 6 STUDY QUESTIONS : POLC 330.01 - Domestic Violence
15. What percentage of children have been found to be exposed to IPV over their lifetimes? a. 10% b. 25% c. 30% d. 40%
b
27. What percentage of reported maltreatment cases are CPM? a. 2% b. 6% c. 17% d. 48%
b
38. What attachment issues are psychologically maltreated children at higher risk for? a. extreme attachment b. insecure attachment c. lack of attachment d. hyperattachment
b
b13. What percentage of all child maltreatment cases reported to CPS were cases of neglect?a. 27%b. 49%c. 63%d. 75%
d
c47. How many U.S. states have passed safe-haven laws? a. 25b. 30c. 45d. 50
d
11. What percentage of pregnant women use illicit drugs while pregnant? a. 5.2% b. 7.8% c. 10.4% d. 23.6%
a
17. At which age are children at the greatest risk for child neglect? a. children under 3 years old b. children between 4 and 6 years old c. children between 7 and 9 years old d. children between 9 and 12 years old
a
21. Which of the following is NOT one of the three tenants Edleson suggests considering when deciding if exposure to IPV should be criminalized? a. CPS should be involved in all cases of IPV where children are present. b. Exposure should not automatically be defined as CPM. c. Families would benefit from voluntary intervention programs. d. Some children who have been exposed should be referred to CPS.
a
30. The NatSCEV I found that CPM was the most frequently reported form of child maltreatment, with ______ having experienced CPM at some point in their lives. a. 12% b. 28% c. 34% d. 55%
a
35. Who is more likely to commit emotional neglect? a. females b. males c. males and females are equally as likely d. cannot determine
a
39. What is one suggestion to replace the problematic foster care system? a. orphanages b. always keep children in their parents' homes c. only use kinship networks d. foster care must be permanent and cannot be moved
a
47. What can teachers provide for children who suffer from CPM? a. secure attachment b. examples of appropriate adult-child relationships c. emotional support d. a safe space
a
5. Tara ties her daughter up at night while she goes out. What is this an example of? a. act of commission b. act of omission c. act of elicitation d. act of contrition
a
50. Which of the following is the premier professional group focusing on CPM? a. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children b. Professionals against Child Psychological Maltreatment c. Psychologists against Child Abuse d. The American Society of Psychologists against Abuse
a
9. Which of the following behavior and consequence pairings cannot be labeled as CPM? a. physical behavior and physical consequences b. physical behavior and nonphysical consequences c. nonphysical behavior and physical consequences d. nonphysical behavior and nonphysical consequences
a
1. How is child neglect viewed in comparison to physical and sexual child abuse? a. act of commission b. act of omission c. act of violence d. act of neglect
b
12. How many states in the United States include drug exposure in their definitions of child neglect? a. 5b. 14c. 27 d. 50
b
12. Wolfe and McIsaac examine CPM as a ______. a. matrix b. list of behaviors c. list of consequences d. continuum
b
18. Who is most frequently reported for being neglectful? a. fathersb. mothers c. step-parents d. babysitters
b
22. How many court cases have addressed CPM without accompanying another form of child abuse? a. none b. few c. many d. a lot
b
22. Neglectful mothers are more likely to view their neighborhood as ___________ supportive than their neighbors and nonneglectful mothers. a. more b. less c. equally d. cannot determine
b
24. At what level are laws made about CPM? a. local b. state c. national d. international
b
26. Which physical consequence is marked by retardation and cessation of growth in the first 3 years of life? a. SIDS—sudden infant death syndrome b. FTT—failure to thrive c. MRDD—mental retardation and developmental disabilities d. autism
b
28. Which form of CPM has recently been on the rise? a. emotional abuse b. emotional neglect c. mental abuse d. mental neglect
b
29. The National Family Violence Survey found that ______ of parents reported insulting or swearing at their children. a. 22% b. 45% c. 62% d. 78%
b
3. In addition to sexually abusing his step-daughter, Jake also groomed her by convincing his victim that this was a natural way for parents to show love to their children. What is this an example of? a. the negative consequences of sexual abuse b. how CPM accompanies other forms of abuse c. how CPM is a separate form of abuse d. grooming always accompanies CSA
b
34. What is often reported as the most immediate failure of the CPS system? a. policies b. case workers c. parents d. lawyers
b
35. Removing a child from a neglect situation, and placing them into the foster care system, is an example of ______. a. removal strategies b. out-of-home care c. prevention strategy d. kinship care
b
40. Which forms of abuse are associated with paranoid, schizoid, and avoidant personality disorders? a. commission b. omission c. equally both d. cannot determine
b
42. Which factor is correlated with neglect and can be viewed as disproportionately targeted by the foster system? a. single parents b. poor families c. black families d. parents with illicit drug use
b
45. Which of the following is NOT a method of intervention for children who must remain in the home where CPM is taking place? a. coping skills b. manage anger c. address self-blame d. enhance self-esteem
b
46. Interventions for psychologically maltreating parents is based on what theory? a. CPM theory b. attachment theory c. insensitivity theory d. harm theory
b
48. What percentage of children who experience neglect prior to kindergarten are more likely to have poor language outcomes? a. 23% b. 42% c. 54% d. 76%
b
49. Which of the following is a national campaign designed to eliminate verbal violence, curb gossip, and promote the healing power of words? a. Words not Fists b. Words Can Heal c. Healing Words Help d. Helping Words
b
6. When Jacob does not achieve straight As on his report card, his parents do not speak to him until his grades have pulled back up. What is this an example of? a. act of commission b. act of omission c. act of elicitation d. act of contrition
b
7. Jason's parents refused to give their son his medication for leukemia because they believed it would cause autism. What type of neglect is this an example of? a. physical b. medical c. educational d. emotional
b
7. What are the primary factors of CPM that distinguish it from nonabusive dysfunctional parenting? a. intentional, severe, and physical harm b. chronic, severe, and escalating c. chronic, severe, and intentional d. intentional, physical harm, and escalating
b
10. Which of the following behaviors most often makes up prenatal neglect? a. not taking prenatal vitamins b. not visiting a doctor while pregnant c. engaging in illicit drug use while pregnant d. getting an abortion
c
11. Which of the following is NOT one of the parental behaviors that constitute CPM, as outlined by APSAC? a. spurning b. exploiting c. screaming d. isolating
c
14. At up to what percentage are IPV and child maltreatment found to co-occur in families? a. 26% b. 43% c. 67% d. 82%
c
14. What percentage of lifetime rates of neglect did NatSCEV II find?a. 5% b. 15% c. 22% d. 34%
c
17. How many states in the United States mention exposure to IPV in their state statues? a. 12 b. 15 c. 24 d. 34
c
2. What is the most frequently reported form of child maltreatment today? a. physical abuse b. sexual abuse c. neglect d. emotional abuse
c
20. Which of the following has NOT been identified as a characteristic common among neglectful mothers? a. depression b. OCD c. aggression d. substance abuse
c
20. Why is it problematic to state that victims are "engaging" in domestic violence? a. It suggests being active. b. It denies passivity. c. It suggests consent to abuse. d. It lays blame for abuse.
c
23. Which is mentioned less frequently in state statutes about CPM? a. observable harm b. acts of commission c. acts of omission d. demonstration of harm
c
23. Which of the following is often a protective factor against child neglect? a. having a history of child maltreatment b. having both parents in the home c. being involved in the child's activities d. having a stay at home parent
c
25. How many children died in 2014 because of child neglect? a. 368 b. 987 c. 1,580 d. 2,050
c
27. What is one of the most common negative effects of child neglect? a. death b. failure to thrive c. social adjustment d. autism
c
31. Rates of CPM ______ with age. a. increase b. decrease c. stay the same d. cannot determine
c
31. What is the goal of CPS? a. protecting at-risk children b. maintaining a safe community c. preserving families and protecting children d. preserving families
c
33. According to the NIS-4, which racial group is at lesser risk for emotional abuse? a. white children b. black children c. Hispanic children d. cannot determine
c
36. What percentage of out-of-home care was placement in the foster care system? a. 12% b. 38% c. 46% d. 52%
c
37. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for CPM on the family and community level? a. low SES b. single parent families c. communities with large murder rates d. larger family size
c
38. What percentage of foster care children were returned to their families in 2014? a. 15% b. 26% c. 51% d. 67%
c
4. Which of the following is NOT a term used to refer to the most common form of child abuse? a. psychological maltreatment b. emotional abuse c. mental abuse d. CPM
c
40. In which year was the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act passed? a. 1960 b. 1970 c. 1980 d. 1990
c
41. Federal law argues that the best place to raise a child is _____. a. with biological parents b. away from abusive parents c. with the nuclear family d. in a loving home
c
41. Which of the following is NOT a long-term effect of CPM? a. suicidal thoughts b. alcohol problems c. high instances of criminal activity d. mental disorders
c
43. In what area do efforts to stop primarily reside CPM reside? a. the law b. separation of children from offending parents c. public education d. criminal prosecution
c
44. Which of the following is NOT a domain for treatment of CPM? a. intrapersonal b. interpersonal c. memories d. behavior and emotional
c
46. Which law allows biological mothers to anonymously leave their newborn infants in safe locations? a. Public Leave Act b. Hospital Safety Act c. Self-Haven Laws d. Leave Behind Laws
c
5. Phillip fires his gun at his son Johnathon but misses. The boy has no physical injuries. Which factor makes this a case of neglect? a. frequency b. duration c. endangerment d. severity of the consequences
c
8. Which type of neglect is defined as failing to provide children with the necessary experiences for growth and development? a. physical b. medical c. educational d. emotional
c
1. Why does child psychological maltreatment result in less attention than other forms of abuse? a. results in less harm b. least destructive form of abuse c. hard to define d. results in less observable harm
d
10. Which of the following CPM subtypes is the more recent ninth type? a. rejecting b. degrading c. dissocializing d. parental inconsistency
d
13. Which of the following is NOT a criticism of CPM classification systems? a. The subtypes are not mutually exclusive. b. They do not include normative behavior on a continuum. c. Some subtypes defined by their outcomes. d. There is not general conceptual agreement across subtypes.
d
15. What is the most common form of child neglect, according to a self-report survey? a. physical b. medical c. educational d. supervisory
d
16. Researchers believe exposure to IPV should be labeled as ______. a. an act of commission b. an act of omission c. both an act of commission and omission d. either an act of commission or an act of omission
d
16. Which children are more often reported as being neglected? a. males b. females c. white d. black
d
18. Which of the following is NOT a reason that criminalizing exposure to IPV can be a bad idea? a. It overwhelms the CPA system. b. It deters adults IPV victims from seeking help. c. It leads to mandatory reporting of many IPV situations. d. It leads to harsher punishments for those who commit IPV.
d
19. What kind of parent is identified as being at high risk for being neglectful?a. single parentsb. black parentsc. poor parents d. teen parents
d
19. Who is viewed as culpable in exposing the child to IPV? a. the abuser b. the parent victim c. both parties d. differs depending on state and agency
d
2. CPM: a. is one individual form of abuse. b. is a result of sexual abuse. c. is a result of physical abuse. d. can be a component of all other forms of maltreatment and can also stand alone.
d
21. What is the most powerful predictor of child neglect? a. being a single parent b. race c. gender d. low SES
d
25. Which form of violence against children is the least reported? a. sexual abuse b. physical abuse c. neglect d. psychological maltreatment
d
26. Which form of child abuse is the least substantiated? a. sexual abuse b. physical abuse c. neglect d. psychological maltreatment
d
29. Which of the following is NOT an observed academic outcome for neglect victims? a. increased behavioral problems b. poor language skills c. poor attendance skills d. increased study skills
d
30. Which of the following is NOT a long-term effect of child neglect? a. increased risk of antisocial personality disorder b. involvement in crime c. cognitive issues d. negative mental health
d
32. Girls are at __________ risk for CPM than boys. a. a greater b. a lesser c. an equal d. difficult to determine
d
32. What is a contentious goal of CPS? a. protection of children b. training of abusive parents c. intervention for sexual abuse perpetrators d. family reunification
d
34. Who is primarily responsible for committing CPM? a. nonparent relatives b. stepparents c. babysitters d. biological parents
d
36. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for abusive parents? a. depression b. poor coping skills c. greater levels of perceived stress d. history of child sexual abuse
d
37. Which group of children are less likely to be placed into foster care? a. victims with multiple experiences of abuse b. children younger than 4 c. children from white families d. children who are the victims of sexual abuse
d
4. Jared was left unattended by a swimming pool for a matter of moments but fell in and drowned. Which factor makes this a case of neglect? a. frequency b. duration c. amount d. severity of the consequences
d
42. What has been identified as a mediating factor between verbal abuse and depression and anxiety symptoms? a. supportive parent b. strong friend attachment c. weak community services d. self-criticism
d
43. What is the name of the first family preservation program? a. Families Matter b. Family First c. Home is Where the Heart Is d. Homebuilders
d
44. Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program? a. enhancing health of the infant b. improving parental caregiving c. providing life course development support d. facilitating teen mothers into nursing programs
d
45. The NFP program has led to a ______ reduction in substantiated incidents of child maltreatment among single, low-income, and teen moms. a. 25% b. 49% c. 73% d. 80%
d
48. Which of the following is NOT a core element of the public health model for addressing CPM? a. increase awareness about positive parenting b. increase awareness about healthy child development c. provide community support for young parents d. increase awareness about the risks of CPM
d
49. What percentage of reported cases of neglect do birth parents account for? a. 27% b. 49% c. 72% d. 91%
d
8. Judy was sexually abused by her babysitter, and as a result experiences depression and anxiety. What is this an example of? a. CPM only b. sexual abuse only c. physical abuse only d. CPM and sexual abuse
d
9. Which form of neglect receives the highest levels of disagreement? a. physical b. medical c. educational d. emotional
d
24. Which of the following has NOT been identified as a protective factor against child neglect? a. having a stay at home parent b. being involved in the child's activities c. high levels of self-efficacy d. positive relationships with teachers and peers
a
28. Which kind of attachment style is frequent from neglected children? a. anxious attachment style b. strong attachment style c. weak attachment style d. absent attachment style
a
3. What are two aspects that are used in determining if a situation rises to the level of neglect? a. duration and frequency b. frequency and perception c. amount and duration d. perception and amount
a
33. How many cases does CPS investigate out of those reported to them? a. 1/4-1/2 b. 1/2-2/3 c. 2/3-3/4 d. all cases
a
39. Which of the following is a short-term consequence for victims of CPM in the interpersonal realm? a. trouble making friends b. violence c. learning difficulties d. sleep disturbances
a
6. Which type of neglect is defined as the failure to provide a child with basic necessities of life? a. physical b. medical c. educational d. emotional
a
