Types of of Abusive Behaviors: A Proposed Classification
Channel: Sam Vaknin's Musings
Date: 2012-04-01

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Abusive conduct is not a uniform, homogeneous phenomenon. It stems and emanates from multiple sources and manifests in myriad ways. Following are a few useful distinctions which pertain to abuse and could serve as organizing, taxonomical principles (dimensional typologies) in a kind of matrix of pain.

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