Who among the following children is most likely a victim of emotional abuse?
A) Simon, who regularly skips school four days a week and his parents are fine with it
B) Carlson, a two-month-old, who is severely malnourished and underweight as his mother is a drug addict and neglects him
C) Samantha, who is regularly punished by her teacher
D) Clark, a 12-year-old, who does not interact much with people as his father often criticizes him and calls him a "good-for-nothing fellow"
D) Clark, a 12-year-old, who does not interact much with people as his father often criticizes him and calls him a "good-for-nothing fellow"
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