Theoretical Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the most common perpetrator of physical abuse of a child under the age of 14?
A
The female parent.
2
Q
True or False: The definition of child abuse varies from state to state.
A
True
3
Q
What should social workers do if they learn of elder abuse?
A
Report to the police or adult protective services.
4
Q
What are the four phases of the cycle of abuse?
A
- tension building
- incident
- reconciliation
- calm
5
Q
________ constitute the largest segment of the poor.
A
Children
6
Q
_____ % of the elderly suffer from depression but they are often misdiagnosed as having _____ or _______.
A
1) 55 2) Alzheimer’s or Dementia
7
Q
What are the 5 stages of dying/grief?
A
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
