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In an attempt to gain trust and confidence, a perpetrator may engage in physical or non-physical activities directed to the student, student's parents, or other adults with the purpose of developing a sexual relationship with a minor. These activities are referred to as "grooming," and might gradually progress to sexualized behavior.

A) True
B) False

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Final answer:

The term used to describe the activities described in the question is 'grooming', which refers to the manipulative process of developing trust for the purpose of establishing a sexual relationship with a minor.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is True. The activities described in the question are known as grooming. Grooming refers to the manipulative and gradual process used by perpetrators to develop trust and establish a sexual relationship with a minor. Perpetrators may engage in physical or non-physical activities directed towards the student, the student's parents, or other adults in order to gain their trust and confidence. These activities can then progress to sexualized behavior over time.

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