Abuse

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• Pathological care: abuse and neglect
• Child abuse
  • physical abuse
    • societal standards
    • reporting & detection
    • patterns of abuse
      • characteristic of abusive parents
        • psychotic parent
        • sadistic parent
        • overcontrolling/personality disorder parent
          • violence as an acceptable behavior
        • explosive/episodic abuse
          • role of alcohol
          • role of inadequate parenting skills
          • role of inadequate personal skills
          • male versus female abusers
      • characteristics of abused children
        • exceptional children at greater risk
        • step-children at greater risk
      • consequences of childhood physical abuse
        • behavior & emotional problems
        • cycle of abuse theory
  • sexual abuse
    • incestuous vs. predatory sexual abuse
    • pedophiles
    • consequences of childhood sexual abuse
  • psychological abuse
    • little research or direct knowledge
    • requirements for healthy development:
      • love and structure
• Neglect
  • failure to thrive
  • requirements for healthy development:
    • love and structure