Recognizing and Addressing Various Forms of Abuse and Neglect Quiz

Test your knowledge on identifying various forms of abuse, their impacts, and the steps to address them effectively.

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Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?

Yelling at someone

Ignoring someone's needs

Hitting or slapping

Gossiping about someone

What is a common sign of emotional abuse?

Unexplained bruises

Low self-esteem

Poor hygiene

Broken bones

Which population is particularly vulnerable to abuse and neglect?

Adults aged 18-30

Children under 5 years old

Middle-aged adults

Elderly individuals

Which organization typically handles reports of abuse or neglect?

Public library

Local police department

Restaurant chain

Movie theater

Which of the following is an example of sexual abuse?

Providing shelter to someone in need

Making inappropriate comments

Helping with household chores

Giving a gift on a special occasion

What is the primary goal of intervention in cases of abuse or neglect?

Punish the abuser

Remove the victim from the situation

Rehabilitate the abuser

Support and protect the victim

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neglect?

Failure to provide basic needs

Purposefully harming another person

Ignoring medical needs

Leaving a child unsupervised

What is the term for financial exploitation of an elderly person?

Elder abuse

Neglect

Emotional abuse

Financial abuse

What is a common barrier to reporting abuse or neglect?

Lack of awareness

Strong community support

Abundance of resources

Trustworthy authorities

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What is the first step in addressing suspected abuse or neglect?

Confront the suspected abuser

Ignore the situation

Gather information and report to authorities

Ask the victim to leave the situation

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What is the role of mandatory reporters in addressing abuse or neglect?

To investigate cases independently

To report suspected cases to authorities

To confront the abuser directly

To provide therapy to victims