Which of the following is the best example of psychological abuse that is an act of commission?
a. not attending parents' night at the school
b. telling a child that he or she is dumb and will not amount to anything
c. forgetting to give a child money or food for lunch
d. not getting a child his or her vaccinations for school and having problems from this
B
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A Incorrect: This is not an example of commission, but of omission.
B Correct: Psychological abuse is defined as acts of omission or commission. It also involves the presence of hostile behavior as well as the absence of positive parenting behaviors. The best example of commission is telling a child that he or she is dumb and will not amount to anything.
C Incorrect: This is not an example of commission, but of omission.
D Incorrect: This is not an example of commission, but of omission.
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