A 7-year-old child who was sexually abused by a family friend is being treated by a social worker. The mother reports that the child was found touching the genitals of another child on the playground. The social worker should explain that this behavior:

• A. Will almost certainly decrease over time.
• B. Probably means the child is still being abused.
• C. Necessitates continued treatment.
• D. Necessitates continued treatment.

Answer: (C)