Coercion is defined as which combination of abuse and methods?

• A. Only physical abuse.
• B. Physical or sexual abuse and nonviolent methods including psychological, economical, etc.
• C. Nonviolent tips without threats
• D. Any lawful command

Answer: (B)

Coercion means pressuring someone to act through power and control, and it can involve violence plus nonviolent manipulation. The best answer recognizes that coercion can include physical or sexual abuse along with nonviolent strategies like psychological manipulation, economic control, intimidation, or isolation. It’s not limited to physical abuse alone, nor to merely nonviolent tips without threats, and it isn’t simply a lawful command. So combining physical or sexual abuse with nonviolent control methods best captures what coercion entails.