How Does Abuse and Maltreatment Tend to Affect a Child's

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Essay

How does abuse and maltreatment tend to affect a child's ability to relate to others?

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Definitions:

Expressed Support

Vocal or demonstrated actions and reassurances provided to someone to demonstrate care, understanding, or solidarity.

Diversity

The inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc., in a group or organization.

Ethnic Groups

People who identify with each other based on shared cultural, linguistic, or ancestral characteristics.

Cardiopulmonary Disease

A broad category of diseases affecting the heart and lungs, impacting the efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.