______________ often involves acts of omission (where parents or caregivers fail to provide adequate physical or emotional care for children)rather than acts of commission (such as physical or sexual abuse).
A)Maltreatment
B)Abuse
C)Neglect
D)Maladaptiveness

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The act described in the statement is neglect, which involves a failure to provide necessary care and attention, rather than actively harming a child through physical or sexual abuse (choice B). Maltreatment (choice A) is a broader term that encompasses both neglect and abuse. Maladaptiveness (choice D) refers to behaviors that are not appropriate for a particular environment or context.

______________ Often Involves Acts of Omission (Where Parents or Caregivers