Test Bank for Child Abuse and Neglect 3rd Edition by Monica L. McCoy and Stefanie M. Keen. ISBN-13 9

Chapter 7 – Sexual Abuse Test Items 1. In the 1970s, which was true about publications regarding child sexual abuse? a. there were no publications b. there were published experiments with good control groups c. some case studies were published d. there were correlational studies Answer: C 2. Within the United States each state identifies an age at which an individual can consent to sexual conduct. This age is between: a.

13 – 17 years old b.

14 – 18 years old c.

16 – 18 years old d.

16 – 20 years old Answer: C 3. Acts can be considered abusive even when the perpetrator is not over 18.

Experts generally state that an age difference of years is sufficient to indicate abuse. a. two years b. four years c. five years d. eight years Answer: C 4. Flashing would be considered: a. molestation b. contact abuse c. non-contact abuse d. penetration Answer: C 5. With regard to the incidence of child sexual abuse, the NIS found a. Significantly lower rates in 2005-6 than in 1993 b. Significantly higher rates in 2005-6 than in 1993 c. The same rates in 2005-6 and 1993 d. Rates of sexual abuse were not measured in 1993, so comparisons cannot be made.

Answer: A