Which of the following best describes a trigger? a) Something that easily sets you off and causes an immediate, often emotional, reaction. b) A signal that lets you know you are becoming too stressed out. c) A behavior that causes a person with IDD to often be the target of abuse and neglect. d) A symptom of stress, such as difficulty concentrating, compulsive worrying, or wanting to quit.
11. Which of the following best describes a trigger?
a) Something that easily sets you off and causes an immediate, often emotional, reaction.
b) A signal that lets you know you are becoming too stressed out.
c) A behavior that causes a person with IDD to often be the target of abuse and neglect.
d) A symptom of stress, such as difficulty concentrating, compulsive worrying, or wanting to quit.
12. What is one reason it may be difficult for a person with a disability to self-report abuse or maltreatment?
a) People with disabilities often lie about abuse and neglect, so they would not be believed.
b) People with disabilities are not able to understand what abuse and neglect is.
c) The person to whom they tell about the abuse and neglect is not required to report it.
d) They may fear retaliation for reporting certain individuals who assist them.
13. True or False: False reports of abuse and neglect are very common for people with disabilities.
a) False
b) True
14. Sarah is helping Kendra, a woman with a moderate intellectual disability, cook breakfast in the morning. Kendra attempts to touch the hot stove, and Sarah yells “Don’t touch that!” to her. Is this considered abuse?
a) Yes, it is considered emotional/mental abuse because Sarah yelled at Kendra.
b) No, it is not, because direct support staff never commit acts of abuse against people with IDD.
c) Yes, it is considered disability-specific abuse because Kendra has an intellectual disability.
d) No, it is not. Yelling is not ideal, but it is preventing Kendra from causing harm to herself.
15. True or False: Allegations that go unreported are just as serious as the actual abuse or neglect.
a) False
b) True
16. True or False: People with IDD are more likely to experience abuse and neglect than individuals without IDD.
a) False
b) True
17. A 2009 study found that what percentage of family caregivers for older adults with cognitive disabilities and dementia reported abusing their family members?
a) 20%
b) 5%
c) 30%
d) 12%
18. Which of the following is true of mandatory reporters?
a) Mandatory reporters are only required to report abuse or neglect if they directly witnessed it happening.
b) Mandatory reporters do not need to report the abuse and neglect right away if they are unsure if it actually happened.
c) Mandatory reporters are only responsible for reporting when they are at work.
d) Mandatory reporters must report any alleged or suspected incidents of abuse or neglect, even if they did not witness it.
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