Richard Is an Eight Year Old Living in an Unstable

Multiple Choice

Richard is an eight year old living in an unstable environment. He resides in subsidized housing with his parents and sister. The child has observed his father's chronic spousal abuse towards his mother his whole life. Richard knows not to interfere or there will be violent consequences. He is isolated from having social contact with his friends and other adults. Richard's father communicates with him by calling the boy stupid, dumb and retarded. What form of neglect is being described?

A) Medical
B) Physical
C) Emotional/psychological
D) Educational