A father who repeatedly calls a child a "sissy" when he cries,and does so in front of his friends or in public,is perpetrating what kind of psychological abuse?
A) spurning
B) terrorizing
C) isolating
D) denying emotional responsiveness

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Spurning is a form of psychological abuse in which a caregiver/relation belittles, ridicules, or humiliates the child. In this case, the father's behavior of calling the child a "sissy" when he cries, and doing so in front of others, would be considered spurning. This behavior may cause long-term psychological harm to the child, such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and shame.

A Father Who Repeatedly Calls a Child a "Sissy" When