Psychology 2042A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Shared Parenting, Physical Abuse, Roman Law
11 Apr 2019
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Child abuse and neglect have been recognized as a significant problem since the early 1970s. In north america, it is estimated that 1 in 10 children experience some form of sexual victimization by an adult or a peer. They also receive harsh physical punishment by a parent or other caregiver that puts them at risk of injury. Physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse: non-accidental trauma, victimization. Wide-ranging effects of maltreatment on the child"s physical and emotional development. Abuse or mistreatment of someone whose ability to protect himself or herself is limited. The victim wants to stop the violence but also longs to belong to the family in which they are being abused. Affection and attention may coexist with violence and abuse. Violence intensity tends to increase over time, but in some cases, physical violence may decrease or stop. History and family context: major cultural traditions have condoned abuse of family members.
