Question

Emotional abuse is less harmful than physical abuse

Answer 1

false

Step-by-step explanation:

according to studies emotional abuse can be equally or in some cases even more damaging long-term effect than physical abuse

emotional or phycological abuse often co-exists with other forms of abuse and is the hardest to identify it can scar permanently scar a victim with feelings of guilt, fear, and loss of self worth

Physical abuse is usually the most visible. Bruises on the skin, scars, and burn marks are all easy to recognize. While emotional abuse leaves no such visible signs. Because of this, psychological abuse may go unnoticed for many years.

It is important to note that physical abuse rarely happens without the accompaniment of emotional abuse and neglect and regardless off what form it comes can result in mental health issues

Answer 2

False, abuse in any sense is harmful. There's no way to gauge how harmful something is without specifying the type of harm being done. In a physical sense, emotional abuse is not the same as being punched in the face, however that doesn't mean it is any way less harmful. Plus physical abuse typically induces emotional and mental trauma as well which could potentially end up causing more physical harm. Let's put it like this 9/10 abusive relationships could involve punching someone in the face, which causes more immediate physical damage to a person. However, emotional abuse can cause things like depression which is one of the leading causes of sui©️ide. So at the end of the day emotional abuse could prove to be more harmful than physical abuse but typically most of these problems correlate one another and/or cause one another. If you or someone you know is dealing with any sort of abuse whatsoever, I strongly suggest you stop reading this, go find an adult you can trust like a guidance counselor or a police officer and let them know what's going on.