Which of the Following Factors Is Associated with Higher Levels

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is associated with higher levels of child abuse?

• A) childhood substance abuse and being the eldest child
• B) children being raised by biological rather than stepparents
• C) parental substance abuse and marital conflict
• D) overinvolvement with peers rather than parents

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