14.16 Other Conditions Related to Mental Disorders

A series of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key terms related to child abuse and social issues.

abuse

The improper usage or treatment of a person, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit.

child abuse

Physical, sexual, and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or a caregiver.

housing inequality

A disparity in the quality of housing in a society; a form of economic inequality.

neglect

A form of abuse where the perpetrator fails to care for someone who is unable to care for themselves.

social environment

The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops.