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Post-Test
YouTube/Podcast Training on Act 31
Mandated Reporting Law
Pennsylvania Psychological Association
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According to the 2013 report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, most
founded incidents of child abuse were for

a
b
c
d

Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect

According to survey data from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, psychologists were
most likely to report suspected

a
b
c
d

Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect

The child protective services law defines a child as any individual who is

a
b
c
d

18 years old or older

An individual under the age of 18
An individual under the age of 21
An individual under the age of 18 who has not yet graduated from high school

A grandparent who does not live with a child does not commit child abuse by failing to act.
TRUE

FALSE

In order for physical abuse to occur, it must have happened within the last ____ years.
a
b
c
d

Four years
Two years
Six years
Nine years

Child abuse could include

a
b
c
d

Interfering with the breathing of a child

Forcefully slapping a child under the age of one
Kicking, burning, or stabbing a child
All of the above

Which of the following would constitute abuse?

a
b
c
d

A parent uses ordinary physical punishment to discipline a child

An adult uses force to protect himself against a child
A parent punishes a child in a manner that creates substantial pain
Two adolescent boys get into a scuffle with each other

It could be considered abuse if a parent created a reasonable likelihood of bodily injury even if
none occurred
TRUE

FALSE

Serious physical neglect could include the failure of a parent or caregiver to

a
b
c
d

supervise a child adequately

provide needed medical care
give the child essential food, shelter or clothing
all of the above

10 Which of the following is true?

a
b
c
d

Head injuries are the most common cause of child fatalities

Death from physical abuse is highest for children under the age of 2
Shaken baby syndrome is a form of abusive head trauma
All of the above are true

11 Determinations of adequate supervision require consideration of the

a
b
c
d

Age and maturity of the child

The childs understanding of any safety plan
The extent of and danger in the childs environment
All of the above

12 The presenters claim that

a
b
c
d

Physical abuse is more common in households where unrelated adults live

The income level of a family should be considered as essential information in deciding
whether to make a report of abuse
Mothers with higher educational levels are more likely to sexually abuse their children
All of the above

13 Survey data reports that the frequency of emotional abuse reported is more prevalent than the
frequency of children identified as emotionally abused by child welfare programs.
TRUE

FALSE

14 Behaviors that would constitute suspected child abuse include all of the following EXCEPT
a
b
c
d

An 18 year old having consensual sex with a 15 year old

An 18 year old paying for sexual favors with a 17 year old
An 18 year old offers to pay a 16 year old for sexual favors
An employee of a juvenile justice facility having sexual relationships with a resident of that
facility

15 It could be considered child abuse to

a
b
c
d

Admit a child to a pornographic event

Attempt to induce a child to participate in being filmed for a pornographic event
Have an adult deliberately expose himself to a child
All of the above

16 Behaviors that may lead to a suspicion of sexual abuse in a young child could include
a
b
c
d

Unexplained genital or anal bleeding or pain

Highly sexualized behaviors (such as a five year old simulating intercourse)
Children who repeatedly attempt inappropriate touching of other children
All of the above

17 Behaviors that almost always lead to a suspicion of sexual abuse in a young child include
a
b
c
d

Masturbating
Showing genitals to other children
Kissing other children on the mouth
None of the above

18 Factors to consider when distinguishing ordinary sexual play from sexual abuse include
a
b
c
d

The difference in age and maturity between the children

Any use of force or threat of force
The nature of the sexual activity that occurred
All of the above

19 Feigning or intentionally exaggerating medical symptoms of a child resulting in harmful medical

evaluations or treatment is called
a
b
c
d

Caregiver fabricated treatment

Munchausen by proxy
Pediatric illness falsification
All of the above

20 A report of suspected child abuse could occur if

a
b
c
d

A child was in the location of a meth lab

A child was intentionally left in the care of a sexual predator
A newborn is showing signs of drug withdrawal
All of the above

21 A substantiated report of suspected child abuse could occur if:

a. Medical care for a child was withheld by a parent because of a sincerely held religious belief
b. A parent used mild and reasonable force to discipline their child
c. A caregiver repeatedly failed to supervise a child thus exposing them to a substantial risk of
serious physical injury
d. A child lacked adequate clothing because of environment conditions beyond the control of
his or her parents
22 According to the Child Protective Services Law, a licensed health care professional must report
suspected child abuse if they encounter
a
b
c
d

A pregnant woman who is abusing illegal substances

A pregnant woman who they suspect to be drinking
A child under the age of one who has a disorder on the fetal alcohol spectrum
All of the above

23 According to the Child Protective Services Law, mandated reporters could include
a
b
c
d

Licensed psychologists
Psychology trainees
Employees of psychologists who have contact with children
All of the above

24 A report of child abuse must be made if

a
b
c
d

The victim is under the age of 18

The mandated reporter has a reasonable cause to suspect abuse
A and B
None of the above

25 Mandated reporters must report child abuse if they suspect abuse on the basis of
a
b
c
d

A child coming before them in their professional capacity

A person who is 14 years or older tells them that they committed child abuse
They hear from any person that a child is abused
All of the above

26 Psychologists need NOT know the identity of the perpetrator in order to report suspected child
abuse
TRUE

FALSE

27 Supervisees or employees of psychologists who have contact with children are mandated
reporters of child abuse
TRUE

FALSE

28 Mandated reporters of child abuse

a
b
c
d

Must make reports of abuse immediately

Must make written reports of abuse within 72 hours
Can go to the police or the appropriate county agency instead of ChildLine
All of the above

29 Mandated reporters of child abuse have good faith immunity for

a
b
c
d

Making reports of suspected child abuse

Cooperating with the investigators of child abuse
Testifying in proceedings arising out of reports of child abuse
All of the above

30 The presenters believe that mandated reporters can best fulfill their legal obligations by
a
b
c

Obtaining knowledge of the Child Protective Services Law

Securing consultation in difficult cases
Exercising sound clinical judgment and keeping good records
d All of the above