Child Abuse Flashcards
Receptor expression altered by epigenetic changes due to sexual abuse as a child?
Glucocorticoid Receptor
Most frequent symptom found in abused preschool aged children? (2x)
Aggression
What is needed for CPS to intervene when factitious disorder imposed upon another is suspected?
Suspicion of child maltreatment
How does childhood abuse affect neurodevelopment?
Increases ACTH and causes atrophy of hippocampus
Adolescent female with history of physical abuse from father is in therapy for depression. What type of aggression would be displayed if the patient got in a fight with an older girl who was bullying her, striking her in the face and needing restraint by school staff?
Affective
Which genetic change can lead to increased depression in children exposed to maltreatment?
Gene methylation
When is sexual contact between minors defined as sexual abuse in most states?
Significant difference in age
Risk factor for children exposed to trauma by 12 yo having increased rates of psychotic symptoms?
Maltreatment by a caregiver
Genetic disposition for psychosis
Child abuse increases risk of what medical condition, according to ACE study?
Heart Disease
Children exposed to sexual abuse and domestic violence often have?
Inappropriate sexual behavior
Genetic factor potentially protective in children with early abuse?
High levels of monoamine oxidase enzyme
Number one cause of death in mothers of newborns in the U.S.?
Domestic violence at home
What characteristic best predicts resilience of child who was placed in foster care after physical abuse?
Above average intelligence
