Federal law defines ____ as any act, or failure to act, on the part of responsible adults which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.

A. child neglect
B. psychological maltreatment
C. sodomy
D. child abuse


Answer: D

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