Exam 6: Protective Factors in Child Abuse and Neglect

Intelligence may lead to a broader range of coping skills and strategies to cope with maltreatment.

Musical aptitude or ability in sports does not increase resiliency and self-esteem.

The first stage of Erikson's development is trust versus mistrust.

Individuals either have a developmental or parental locus of control.

Macro factors such as the economy, levels of inflation, and the unemployment rate contribute to protective factors for children.

A study of kindergarten students showed boys were at lower risk for developing externalizing behaviour problems.

Ego resilience is related to resourcefulness and adaptation under stress.

Children with easy going temperaments are protected against the negative effects of poor parenting.

Longitudinal studies of resilience have found that approximately 30% of maltreated children exhibit resilient functioning.

Social learning theory states that children acquire communication skills through copying those of their friends.