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    In this paper, childhood psychological abuse will be referred to as acts of commission or omission towards a child by the primary caregiver which involves risk of causing potential harm or substantial harm to the child’s health, survival or development (Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), 2015 & WHO, 2017). More specifically physical abuse is an act of violence with the use of intentional physical force resulting in a non-accidental injury or physical trauma (Department of Communities, Child

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    Abuse is so common in today’s day and age; it’s used like a language. Some people are immune to it; that’s all that they have been introduced to whether male or female. It’s a language that only people who have not taken a recollection nor responsibility to the issue at hand. This leads into BWS which is classified as a psychiatric condition named Battered Woman Syndrome. The actual definition of this disease from Wikipedia is “Battered person syndrome is a physical and psychological condition of

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    (2015). Psychological Abuse of the Elderly. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from https://www.allinahealth.org/mdex/ND7367G.HTM. This resource provides the general information regarding psychological abuse of the elderly. In the text, it discusses potential causes of psychological elderly abuse and signs and symptoms of psychological abuse. Towards the end of the article, it discusses risks of psychological abuse, diagnosing psychological abuse and treatment for this specific type of elder abuse. National

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    reason of existing and being anti-social. Improving a parent language will not improve how emotionally affectionate or Intune they are with their child. A parent does not need to speak to a child to inflict an emotional or psychological abuse. Neglect and psychological abuse can impact an individual’s peer interaction,

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    Child abuse has been an ongoing problem throughout the years that can affect a child from infancy all throughout adulthood. There are three kinds of child abuse. The first one is emotional abuse, it involves the psychological and social aspects of child abuse. It is usually seen when a parent cares more about their personal needs and goals rather than their children. The type of parenting style is characterized as overt aggression towards children or intimidation and manipulation. The parents

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    Family and Child Abuse Domestic violence can be demonstrated consciously or purposefully. Domestic violence is when any kind of person causes physical, mental, or psychological damages to another person. Domestic violence includes all acts of violence against women, within the family, or interpersonal relationships. This is an alarming situation in many countries because it could lead to negative effects for the whole family, especially children. Examples of abuse include physical pushing, hitting

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    Psychological abuse is characterized by non-physical acts to affect inner thoughts. As a slave, Harriet Jacobs experienced a great amount of pain and suffering while her and her family members were slaves of Dr. Flint. She narrated her experiences after realizing she was a slave at six years old. From an analysis of Harriet Jacobs’ experience in slavery, she suffered more from psychological abuse because she was treated like property, manipulated by Dr. Flint, and emotionally depressed. One of

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    think, how would it feel growing up and having to share your own body with yourself. People that have been in extreme traumatizing situations in their early childhood conjure up this second personality. Only in extreme cases of brain trauma or psychological abuse to an individual. For example, when a child is shy and terrified of society because they were taught that they were never going to be good enough, they will create a better version of them. This shy and terrified child would create an identity

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    Holden exhibits many key behaviors associated with a victim of childhood sexual abuse, known to specialists as CSA. The impacts of sexual abuse stay very true to Holden’s character, and his many actions throughout the novel. As CSA continues to be researched, “literature suggests a number of psychological and behavioural impacts as possible results of sexual abuse of children and teenagaers.” (Stewart 131) Because of Holden’s troubled childhood, and apparent struggle with the death of his Brother

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    Adolescent substance abuse is one of the largest issues faced by our society today. According to Teenrehab.com, nearly 50% of all high school seniors have abused some form of illicit substance and according to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism nearly 70% of 18 year olds have at the least tried alcohol. Many more adolescents are trying, and getting addicted to, drugs every year. In my opinion this is one of the most critical issues that we have to address as a society. Summary Response:

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