Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and
Neglect Exam/20 Q’s and A’s
The infliction of mental suffering is usually easier to detect than other forms
of abuse.
True
False - -False - the infliction of mental suffering can be difficult to detect.
This emotional abuse usually involves words and interferes with a child's
psychological and social growth and development.
-Under California Law, mandated reporters are required to report general
neglect.
True
False - -True- By law, neglect, physical abuse, willful cruelty or unjustified
punishment, unlawful corporal punishment or injury, and sexual abuse must
be reported.
-A child who appears fearful of normal physical contact may be suffering:
a.) emotional abuse
b.) general neglect
c.) physical abuse
d.) all of these - -c.) physical abuse- appearing fearful of normal physical
contact is an indicator of physical abuse.
-Reporting suspected abuse to an anonymous tip line fulfills a mandated
reporter's obligation to report.
true
false - -False- reports of known or suspected child abuse must be made to a
police or sheriff's department, not including a school district police or
security department or child protective services.
-Individuals boundary violating grooming behaviors are insignificant and do
not need to be reported.
True
False - -False- Individuals boundary violating grooming behaviors may not
seem significant by themselves, but they may be part of a larger pattern of
misconduct that will only become visible if reported.
-A mandated reporter may choose to make a report verbally or in writing.
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