Which term describes cruel or violent treatment?

Which term describes cruel or violent treatment?

• A. Slander
• B. Abuse
• C. Libel
• D. False Imprisonment

Answer: (B)

Abuse refers to cruel or violent treatment that harms or threatens a person. This encompasses physical harm as well as emotional or sexual harm, or neglect in a caregiving setting. The focus is on causing harm to someone, not on spreading rumors or restricting their movement. Slander and libel are forms of defamation—slander is spoken, libel is written. False imprisonment is unlawfully restraining someone against their will. Because the description centers on harmful treatment toward a person, abuse is the best fit.

Abuse refers to cruel or violent treatment that harms or threatens a person. This encompasses physical harm as well as emotional or sexual harm, or neglect in a caregiving setting. The focus is on causing harm to someone, not on spreading rumors or restricting their movement. Slander and libel are forms of defamation—slander is spoken, libel is written. False imprisonment is unlawfully restraining someone against their will. Because the description centers on harmful treatment toward a person, abuse is the best fit.