Intentional Harm to or Avoidable Endangerment of Anyone Under 18

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Multiple Choice

Intentional harm to or avoidable endangerment of anyone under 18 years of age is considered _____.

• A) child abuse
• B) substantiated maltreatment
• C) child endangerment
• D) child maltreatment

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Definitions:

Substance Use

The consumption of drugs, alcohol, or other chemicals, potentially leading to dependency or addiction.

Control Center

In physiology, a system or region that receives information and regulates vital body functions or responses, such as the brain's role in regulating temperature.

Human Body

The physical structure of a person, including the bones, flesh, and organs.

Brain

The central organ of the nervous system in humans and other vertebrates, responsible for coordinating mind and body activities.