CMAS258N Final Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
typical myths about adults abused or neglected as children - Correct answer-1.
individual who was abused or neglected will abuse or neglect their children
2. abused and neglected children will become deviant adults
3. the effects of abuse are irreparable and render the future adult incapable of
leading a fulfilling and happy life
Why might victims disclose their abuse or details of it in adulthood? - Correct
answer-1. relationships may trigger the decision to speak about previous
experiences
2. low self-esteem may push them because they feel tainted by the abuse and will
be rejected
3. pressures of adulthood
4. loss in adulthood
5. depression
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, residual effects of physical abuse - Correct answer-difficulty trusting others
low self-esteem
anxiety & fear
physical problems
anger
internalization of anger
depression
difficulty with touching
inability to play
difficulty with relationships
abuse of alcohol and drugs
perception of powerlessness
residual effects of neglect - Correct answer-difficulty trusting others
low self-esteem
anger
impaired object relations
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and Answers
typical myths about adults abused or neglected as children - Correct answer-1.
individual who was abused or neglected will abuse or neglect their children
2. abused and neglected children will become deviant adults
3. the effects of abuse are irreparable and render the future adult incapable of
leading a fulfilling and happy life
Why might victims disclose their abuse or details of it in adulthood? - Correct
answer-1. relationships may trigger the decision to speak about previous
experiences
2. low self-esteem may push them because they feel tainted by the abuse and will
be rejected
3. pressures of adulthood
4. loss in adulthood
5. depression
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, residual effects of physical abuse - Correct answer-difficulty trusting others
low self-esteem
anxiety & fear
physical problems
anger
internalization of anger
depression
difficulty with touching
inability to play
difficulty with relationships
abuse of alcohol and drugs
perception of powerlessness
residual effects of neglect - Correct answer-difficulty trusting others
low self-esteem
anger
impaired object relations
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