When considering the signs of child abuse, which indicator is most likely to reveal that a child has been abused?

A. forming incredibly close friendships with peers to replace family interactions
B. over-affectionate behavior from the child; she or he wants to be held and nurtured all the time
C. extreme behavior, including highly aggressive, highly withdrawn, or passive behavior
D. showing nonresponsive reactions when injured during normal rough and tumble play


Answer: C

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