Correct Solutions.
A mandated reporter who fails to make a suspected abuse may be punished by up to 6 months
in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
A. true
B. false - Answer true
Which of the following statements is true regarding child sexual abuse?
A. children often deny that they are abuse or molest is occuring
B. children often disclose the abuse months or years later
C. children often manifest nonspecific symptoms or behavioral problems
D. All of the above - Answer All of the above
Which of the following statements about emotional abuse is NOT true?
A. it is the most difficult form of child abuse and neglect to identify
B. it may result in developmental delay
C. it does not need to be reported
D. it includes extreme or bizarre forms of punishment - Answer it does not need to be
reported
To guarantee confidentiality, mandated reporters are not required to give their names when
reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
A. true
B. false - Answer false
After suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter must call a child welfare agency
A. within 36 hrs
B. within 14 hrs
C. immediately or as soon as possible
D. the law does not specify a timeframe - Answer immediately or as soon as possible