Question

question # 6
multiple choice
it is discovered that a parent lied about a child’s physical problems in hopes of obtaining prescription drugs for their own addiction. this is ______.

○ not considered abuse

○ considered physical abuse

○ considered emotional abuse

○ considered neglect

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• "Not considered abuse" is incorrect because the parent's action of lying about the child's health for personal drug addiction purposes can harm the child emotionally (e.g., manipulating the child's well - being for self - serving ends) and also has potential physical risks if false medical interventions are pursued.
• "Considered physical abuse" is incorrect as physical abuse involves direct physical harm or injury to the child, and this situation does not involve that.
• "Considered emotional abuse" is correct. Emotional abuse includes manipulating, deceiving, or causing psychological harm to a child. The parent's lie about the child's physical problems for their own addiction - related drug - seeking behavior can cause emotional distress to the child and is a form of emotional manipulation.
• "Considered neglect" is incorrect. Neglect involves failing to provide necessary care (like food, shelter, medical care when needed), while this is an active act of deception rather than a failure to provide care.

Answer:

considered emotional abuse (the option with the text "considered emotional abuse")