The Key Word in the Text's Distinction Between Child Abuse

question 156

Multiple Choice

The key word in the text's distinction between child abuse and child neglect is:

• A) physical
• B) emotional
• C) intentional
• D) psychological

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Definitions:

Spiral Pattern

A motif or structure that coils in a continuous and gradually widening curve around a central point.

Transtheoretical Model

A model of behavior change that assesses an individual's readiness to act on a new healthier behavior and provides strategies to guide the individual through the stages of change.

Pretreatment Stage

The initial phase in therapy where assessment and evaluation of the client's needs and goals are conducted.

Stages-Of-Change

A model in psychology that maps out the phases individuals undergo when changing behavior, including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.