Neglect refers to the failure of a caregiver or parent to provide for the basic needs of a child, such as lack of food, shelter, clothing, care, and nurturance. It is not limited to deprivation that is intentional or active, it can also occur due to factors such as poverty or substance abuse.

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Neglect Refers To

Question 12

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Neglect refers to:

A) Parental deprivation of children.
B) Parental deprivation that is more passive in nature.
C) Parental deprivation of children, such as lack of food, shelter, clothing, care and nurturance.
D) Parental pattern on abusive behavior.

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