Injury to the psychological capacity, emotional response, or emotional stability of a child that is evidenced by an observable or substantial change in behavior describes what type of maltreatment?

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The described type of maltreatment is psychological abuse, which involves causing harm to a child's emotional or mental development. This harm can be caused by a caregiver's actions such as belittling, threatening, or isolating the child, and can lead to changes in the child's behavior. Physical abuse involves causing harm or injury to a child's body, sexual abuse involves sexual activity with a child, and neglect involves failure to provide essential care and support to a child. None of these fully fit the description given in the question.

Injury to the Psychological Capacity, Emotional Response, or Emotional Stability