Chapter 14 - Program 17

Question 1

either or both parents beat the child violently and consistently. the results of the beating are visible

Answer 1

severe physical abuse

Question 2

parents beat their children only now and then, when drunk or stressed, beating tend to be less violent

Answer 2

moderate physical abuse

Question 3

not providing the child with most basic requirements of life- namely food. failure to secure the food or make it edible

Answer 3

severe child neglect

Question 4

includes a lack of adequate clothing, cleanliness, medical care

Answer 4

moderate child neglect

Question 5

sexual interactions with the child, which may include fondling, as well as intercourse. could be perpetrated by a family member or someone external to the family

Answer 5

sexual abuse

Question 6

factors that predispose parents to child maltreatment; issue of etiology in terms of 4 different levels of contribution:

Answer 6

1. ontology
2. microsystem
3. exosystem
4. macrosystem

Question 7

Ontology of Parents; several frequent similarities between abusive and neglectful parents in terms of their own developmental history or upbringing

Answer 7

1. Abuse or neglected themselves as children
2. exposed to high levels of violence
3. Parental rejection
4. absence of experience of knowledge about caring for kids

Question 8

the Microsystem- family context and characteristics that directly impinge upon the child (8);

Answer 8

1. characteristics of the children that foster maltreatment (prematurity; irritable or fussy; less socially responsive, or passive and lethargic; hyperactivity or a highly active child)
2. emotionally needy parents
3. interactions between parents and children are less positive and more negative
4. inconsistent discipline
5. derogation of the victim
6. marital discord and stress
7. household disorganization
8. family size

Question 9

the exosystem- large social system in which the family is embedded. factors that indirectly impact the child (2);

Answer 9

1. the world of work: Unemployment of Low Job satisfaction

2. the lack of Parental support systems

Question 10

the macrosystem- the culture within the family and neighborhood are embedded

Answer 10

1. cultural attitudes toward violence

2. cultural attitudes towards children and the values placed on them