The Public and Many Professionals Use the Term Child Abuse

question 21

Multiple Choice

The public and many professionals use the term child abuse to refer to both abuse and neglect; developmentalists increasingly use the term

• A) child neglect.
• B) child maltreatment.
• C) child battery.
• D) child assault.

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Definitions:

American Businessmen

Individuals from the United States engaged in activities concerning the production, sale, or distribution of goods or services for profit.

Philippines

An archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, consisting of more than 7,000 islands, known for its diverse culture, natural beauty, and colonial history.

Attack on Spain

This term lacks context but could refer to any military or aggressive action aimed at Spain throughout history, requiring specification of the event or period.

United States

A federal republic in North America comprised of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.