Child Abuse Flashcards
What fraction of homicides do women commit? When its with an intimate partner?
7% overall, 33% intimate partners
What neurotransmitter is associated with increased aggression?
Dopamine
What regions of the brain are associated with violence when abnormal?
Amygdala, frontal lobe, temporal lobe, hypothalamus
What neurotransmitters are associated with decreased aggression?
GABA and serotonin
Which drugs are associated with increased aggression?
Cocaine and PCP due to higher dopamine and glutamate levels, respcetively
In what age range does most sexual abuse occur?
8-13 years
About ____% of sexual abusers are men.
90%
About ___% of sexual abuse is by a relative.
50%
What are 2 possible sexual disorders appearing in adulthood in victims of childhood sexual abuse?
Vaginismus and dyspareunia
What is the baby zone?
Area around a pregnant woman’s belly that is often the site of physical abuse.
Should a physician report domestic abuse?
No, the victim is usually a competent adulr
Are vaginal injuries always present in victims of rape?
No, esp in parous women
Are stepfathers more likely to abuse children than biological fathers?
Yes
What are characteristics of abused children?
Prematurity at birth/low birth weight Hyperactive Developmentally delayed Perceived as slow or colicky 33% less than 5 25% 5-9
What are characteristics of abused elderly?
Some degree of dementia
Physical dependence on others
Incontinence
