Question

Which type of child abuse is most prevalent in the United States?

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Neglect

Explanation:

The term "child abuse" refers to any action or behavior that leads to child maltreatment in any way including psychological, psychical, sexual abuse and neglect. Additionally, child abuse is commonly linked to the context as in some cases there are cultural elements that promote it or prevent it as well as laws that act against child abuse and that also determine the type of child abuse that prevails more in a country. In the case of the United States, the type of child abuse that prevails is neglect as research indicate around a 78% percent of the children that suffer from child abuse experience neglect rather than physical, psychological or sexual abuse that are only part of lower percentages which means programs and laws to stop child abuse should be addressed to neglect. Therefore, the type of child abuse that is most prevalent in the United States is Neglect.