Which is a common sign of physical abuse?

• A. No injuries
• B. Frequent unexplainable injuries
• C. Cheerful demeanor
• D. Clear explanation for injuries

Answer: (B)

Recognizing signs of physical abuse relies on spotting patterns that don’t fit normal accidents or illnesses. Frequent injuries that can’t be plausibly explained by the person’s age, activity, or history are a strong red flag. When injuries occur often and the explanations given are inconsistent, vague, or obviously false, it suggests harm is ongoing rather than occasional. In contrast, injuries in various healing stages, a lack of injuries, a cheerful demeanor, or a clear, believable explanation for injuries do not carry the same warning signal and aren’t as strong indicators of abuse.