perspectives chapter 6

Whose theory says that as children age they face a series of psychosocial crises that shape their development?

Erikson

Victims of psychological maltreatment are at an increased risk for anxiety and depression:

During childhood and persisting into adulthood

According to Rorty et al. (1994) the most common type of maltreatment history among women suffering from Bulimia was:

Psychological

According to research reviewed by Maguire et al. (2015), learning problems in victims of children who have been emotionally abused may be related to elevated symptoms of:

Depression

True or False: The United States has a uniform definition of psychological maltreatment that holds across all states and territories.

False

True or False: Psychological maltreatment can have a negative impact on a child's physical health.

True

True or False: A history of psychological maltreatment increases the likelihood that a child will engage in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors.

True

A father continually belittles his son; calling him names and shaming him. Which subtype of psychological maltreatment is this?

Spurning

A mother did not want to have a third child. When the baby is born, she feeds her and changes her as needed, but she does not give her any additional attention. This is an example of:

Psychological neglect

Recently a father posted a video of his 18-month-old son smoking a joint on Facebook. This could certainly be considered physically abusive. In addition, what subtype of psychological maltreatment would also be an appropriate label?

Exploiting/Corrupting

A father tells his son that if he does not earn straight As on his report card, he will kill his dog. This represents which subtype of psychological maltreatment?

Terrorizing

According to research, among families who were guilty of physical abuse, what percentage were also guilty of psychological maltreatment?

100%

A mother tells her son he is a no-good, lazy bum, and she wishes he were never born. This is an example of:

Psychological abuse

According to research, among families who were guilty of psychological maltreatment, what percentage were also guilty of physical abuse?

18-45%