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Psychologically abusive individuals are more likely to also physically abuse by 95%. It frequently occurs concurrently with or prior to sexual or physical abuse. Psychological abuse is defined as explicit and malicious nonphysical acts against whom?

Intimate partner
Child
Dependent adult
All of the above

Explanation

Answer: D - Psychological abuse has been proven to cause long-term mental health problems to its victims. Examples of this abuse include: damaging a victim’s property, threatening harm or death, denying victim economic support, and preventing the victim from eating, sleeping or leaving.

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