List and Define the Four Types of Child Maltreatment

question 65

Essay

List and define the four types of child maltreatment.

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, such as proteins, which influences cell function and structure.

Socially Anxious

Describes an individual who experiences significant anxiety or discomfort in social situations due to fears of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and aggression.

Neuroticism

A personality trait associated with a higher tendency towards anxiety, moodiness, worry, and other negative emotional states.