Which of the Following Parents Is MORE Likely to Be

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parents is MORE likely to be abusive?

• A) A mother who believes the child's actions are accidental
• B) There are no consistent factors that predict who will abuse or not abuse a child.
• C) A mother who believes she has a lot of control over what her child does
• D) A mother who believes her child misbehaves intentionally

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