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... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > social context of relationships > deviance and relationships > abuse and violence in relationships
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > social context of relationships > deviance and relationships > abuse and violence in relationships
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > social context of relationships > deviance and relationships > abuse and violence in relationships

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abuse and violence in relationships  

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  • The terms abuse, violence, and aggression tend to be used interchangeably, and such abuse can be physical or nonphysical, although violence usually refers only to physical abuse. The term psychological abuse tends to refer to abuse that is verbal or emotional, or even economic. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Abuse and Violence in Relationships]

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