Which toy would you expect to provide the best therapeutic play for a child who has to receive daily medicine injections?
A) An anatomically correct puppet
B) A doll with a cast in place
C) A syringe to practice injections
D) A stuffed bear with Band-Aids
Question 2
If one of the parents of a child who has been abused is found to be the abuser, what would you suggest as a long-term intervention for that parent?
A) Returning to school to learn more about children
B) Participating in an organization such as Parents Anonymous
C) Placing the child in a home with a relative until parents are capable of handling her
D) Seeking intensive psychotherapy to gain a better understanding of why abuse is occurring
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