Anna is a 7-month-old baby. Her mother is a drug user, and she often leaves her infant unattended for several hours whenever she is under the influence of drugs. Anna is a victim of _____.

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Anna is experiencing emotional neglect, as her mother's failure to attend to her basic emotional needs by leaving her unattended for hours, especially at such a vulnerable age, constitutes neglect. Emotional abuse would involve more active mistreatment or harm. Educational neglect does not apply as Anna is too young for educational requirements, and there is no indication of sexual abuse.

Anna Is a 7-Month-Old Baby