Sexual abuse, negligent treatment, physical or mental injury, or maltreatment of a child under the ...

Sexual abuse, negligent treatment, physical or mental injury, or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 by a person who is responsible for the child's welfare is called
 
  a. corporal punishment.
 b. neglect.
 c. child abuse.
 d. common family violence.

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Abuse in relationships typically
 
  a. is ongoing and constant.
 b. occurs in cycles where an abusive episode is followed by a makeup period.
 c. occurs in cycles where an abusive episode is followed by intense emotional abuse and victim blaming.
 d. is sporadic and unpredictable.