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What is child abuse?
Child abuse is physical, sexual, emotional and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child, especially by a parent or caregiver.
What are the types of child abuse?
- Physical Abuse
- Psychological Maltreatment
- Sexual Abuse
- Medical Child Abuse
- Neglect
What are the signs of physical abuse?
- Burns
- Bruises
- Fractures
- Human bites or chunks of hair pulled off the scalp
- Head injuries and broken bones
What is psychological maltreatment?
Psychological maltreatment occurs when adults judge, threaten, put down, or reject children, injuring their self-esteem or emotional well-being.
What are indicators of psychological maltreatment?
- Developmental delays
- Bed-wetting without medical cause
- Severe depression
- Anxiety or aggression
- Self-destructive behaviors
- Overly compliant behavior
What is medical child abuse?
Medical child abuse, also known as Munchausen syndrome, occurs when a caregiver exaggerates, invents, or induces symptoms of illness in a child.
What does neglect in child abuse refer to?
Neglect is the inability to provide enough love, care, food, clothing, housing, cleanliness, education, or medical attention.
What are some signs of neglect?
- Poor growth
- Excessive weight gain or loss
- Poor personal cleanliness
- Lack of clothing or supplies
- Poor record of school attendance
What is rape trauma syndrome?
Rape trauma syndrome consists of two phases: disorganization phase and reorganization phase, affecting the victim’s emotional state.
What are the symptoms of the disorganization phase in rape trauma syndrome?
- Feelings of humiliation, shame, and guilt
- Anger and vengefulness
- Physical pain and fear
- Nightmares
What are the causes of child abuse?
- Family Dysfunction
- Individual Factors
- Social and Cultural Factors
- Stress and Crisis
- Substance Abuse
- Lack of Education and Awareness
What are some risk factors for child abuse?
- Unwanted pregnancy
- Parent has previously abused a child
- Parent’s history of abuse
- Unrealistic expectations of the child
- Parent’s mental illness or substance abuse
What constitutes sexual abuse of a child?
Sexual abuse involves engaging in sexual behavior with a minor, including intercourse, oral-genital contact, and non-physical forms like exposure to pornography.
What are complications that can arise from child abuse?
- Premature death
- Physical disabilities
- Learning disabilities
- Substance abuse
- Health problems
What are emotional issues that can result from child abuse?
- Low self-esteem
- Difficulty establishing relationships
- Challenges with intimacy and trust
- Unhealthy view of parenthood
Fill in the blank: The term _______ refers to any intentional harm or mistreatment to a child under 18 years old.
child maltreatment
True or False: Psychological maltreatment can lead to developmental delays in children.
True
What is the impact of child abuse on future work or employment?
Adults who experienced abuse as children may face challenges in the workplace, including difficulty managing stress and maintaining relationships.
What are the two phases of rape trauma syndrome?
- Disorganization phase
- Reorganization phase
What is low self-esteem in the context of child abuse?
Child abuse can erode a child’s sense of self-worth and value, leading to feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness.
Low self-esteem can significantly impact a child’s emotional and social development.
What difficulties do children who have experienced abuse face in relationships?
Children may struggle to form healthy relationships due to trust issues and fear of vulnerability.
This can lead to long-term interpersonal challenges.
What is an unhealthy view of parenthood that can develop from child abuse?
Children may develop distorted beliefs about parenthood, viewing abusive behavior as normal or acceptable.
This can perpetuate cycles of abuse in future generations.
How does child abuse affect a child’s ability to cope with stress?
Child abuse can impair a child’s ability to regulate emotions and cope with stressors effectively.
This can lead to long-term emotional difficulties.
What are some mental health disorders associated with child abuse?
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
- Behavior disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Attachment disorders
These disorders can significantly impact a child’s development and quality of life.