Economic abuse includes which type of behavior?

• A. Giving money freely
• B. Controlling finances to limit independence
• C. Encouraging education
• D. Sharing resources equitably

Answer: (B)

Economic abuse uses money and finances as a means to control someone and limit their independence. It includes actions like restricting access to funds, dictating how money is earned or spent, or making financial decisions without the other person’s input. Controlling finances to limit independence is the best fit because it directly targets a person’s financial autonomy. The other options describe giving money freely, encouraging education, or sharing resources equitably, which support independence rather than suppress it.