Discuss child maltreatment including the various types of ...

[javeds]

Discuss child maltreatment including the various types of maltreatment. Who is most at risk for maltreatment?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which technique increases the frequency of a behavior because it removes or reduces an aversive (punishing) event?
 
  a. positive reinforcement c. negative reinforcement
  b. vicarious conditioning d. modeling

[prumorgan]

Answer to Question 1

 Definition  broad category of various types of maltreatment that violate the rights of vulnerable and dependent children
 Neglect (failure to provide basic needs); physical (hitting, slapping, kicking, etc.); sexual (rape, exposure to pornography, etc.); emotional (berating, yelling, etc.)
 Low SES; infants and toddlers; African American, Pacific Islander and Native American children; children who are socially isolated

Answer to Question 2

C

[javeds]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

Gracias!