Altruism in Society Campaign Presentation

Team D

Josie Guevara, Eduardo Manuel, Rachel Soto, Nicole Ghanayem, & Alyssa Wallin

PSY/400

June 30, 2014

Stefanie Krasner

PSY/400

STOP CHILD ABUSE

("Hand ensemble", 2014)

Nature of Child Abuse

• Neglect

• Emotionally Mistreated Children

History of Child Abuse

• Physical Abuse

• Sexual Abuse

Physical Effects of Child Abuse Society

•Brain Injuries•Bruises & Welts•Lacerations & Burns•Disabilities

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(“Toddler with Bruises,” 2014)(Collins, 2014 )

(Kaufman, 2014)

Psychological, Emotional, and Behavioral Effects of Child Abuse on Society

• Alcohol & Drug Abuse• Depression, Anxiety, PTSD• Self-Harm – E.g. Suicide, Cutting• Cognitive Development• Poor School Performance,

Relationships, & Self-Esteem

("More than bruises", 2014)

First Element of Persuasion

• How the Message is Presented• Education on what to look for• Open communication with someone you trust

Second Element of Persuasion

• The Communicator • Credibility of those educating• Exercise the ability to be trustworthy

Elements Applied Using Social Exchange Theory

Strategy Implication - Intervention

Prevention

References

Blending Perspectives and Building Common Ground. (1999). The Nature of Child Maltreatment. Retrieved from http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/subabuse99/chap3.htm

Hand ensemble [Children's hands]. (2014). Retrieved from

https://cfac.byu.edu/2012/09/05/area-percussionists-collaborate-for-8-hands-

ensemble-concert-sept-14/

Myers, D. (2010). Introducing Social Psychology, Social Psychology (10 ed.).

McGrawl-Hill.