Which description matches Psychological Abuse?

• A. Deliberately subjecting a vulnerable adult to threats or harassment or other forms of intimidating behavior causing fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or other forms of serious emotional distress
• B. Hitting or injuring physically
• C. Providing meals on schedule
• D. Providing support while respecting autonomy

Answer: (A)

Psychological abuse revolves around harming a person’s emotional well-being through intentional threats, harassment, or intimidation that create fear, humiliation, or distress. The description that matches this is the one that states deliberately subjecting a vulnerable adult to threats or harassment or other forms of intimidating behavior causing fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or other forms of serious emotional distress. It captures the core idea that the harm is emotional and produced by deliberate, controlling behavior.

The other descriptions describe physical harm, routine care, or supportive care, which do not fit psychological abuse.