Forcing a Child to Drink Huge Quantities of Water or Laxatives

question 21

Multiple Choice

Forcing a child to drink huge quantities of water or laxatives could be considered:

• A)physical abuse.
• B)emotional abuse.
• C)neglect.
• D)not abusive by definition.

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Definitions:

Inhibitions

Psychological mechanisms that restrain or suppress certain behaviors, impulses, or desires.

Rambling Speech

Speech that is long-winded, unfocused, or disconnected from the main topic, making it difficult to follow.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects a person's thinking, feeling, and behavior, leading to hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Ritualistic Behavior

Repetitive actions performed in a specific manner, often with symbolic significance or as part of a routine, sometimes observed in religious or daily activities and in certain disorders.