Why is emotional abuse difficult to identify at times?

A) Children like to fabricate stories about emotional abuse.
B) Parents often say mean and hurtful things to their children without abusing them.
C) The evidence of psychological trauma must be evaluated by a trained psychologist.
D) There are no visible scars or physical injuries.

Emotional Abuse

is a form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another to behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Psychological Trauma

Emotional responses to distressing events that are overwhelming and may result in long-term challenges in functioning and coping.

Visible Scars

Physical marks on the body that are easily seen and often result from injuries or surgeries.