Asked by Mason Barclay on Jul 06, 2024
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One study of 807 mistreated children found that as adults,they had a higher risk of being _____ than their same-sex peers from the same ethnicity,neighborhood,and SES.
A) diabetic
B) deaf
C) unemployed
D) accident prone
Mistreated Children
Children who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, or neglect by caregivers.
Unemployed
The status of an individual who is capable of working and is seeking work but is unable to find employment.
SES
Abbreviation for Socioeconomic Status, a measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position compared to others, based on income, education, and occupation.
- Recognize the lasting consequences of maltreating children on personal and societal levels.
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Perla MartosJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The study found that mistreated children had a higher risk of being unemployed as adults compared to their same-sex peers from the same ethnicity, neighborhood, and SES. The other options (diabetic, deaf, accident prone) were not mentioned in relation to mistreated children in the study.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the lasting consequences of maltreating children on personal and societal levels.