• Sign up
  • ‎What is Shvoong?‎
  • Sign In
    Sign In
    Remember my username Forgot your password?

Summaries and Short Reviews

.

Shvoong Home>Social Sciences>Psychology>The Long-term Effects of Child Abuse Summary

.

The Long-term Effects of Child Abuse

Book Summary by: AcaDemon    


An in-depth look at a case study of an abused toddler and an examination of various aspects in her behavior and psychological
development which can be noticed. The paper addresses signs which are often the most immediate to appear and other effects which process over time along with age and maturity all the way through to adulthood. The writer shows that children develop aggression, anti-social behavior, anxiety, withdrawal, depression and associations in using violence in their own behavior. Children who have witnessed violence have lower cognitive functioning and pro-violent attitudes.
Published: November 12, 2006
Please Rate this Review : 1 2 3 4 5

Bookmark & share this post

.