Which Statement Best Describes Minority Risk of Child Physical Abuse

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes minority risk of child physical abuse?

• A)Minorities are less at risk than Caucasian children.
• B)Minorities have been shown to be more at risk, but numerous other variables may be associated with minority status, thus this should be interpreted with caution.
• C)Minorities are more at risk but studies have not necessarily been reliable, and thus this should be interpreted with caution.
• D)Minorities are at about the same risk as their nonminority counterparts for physical child abuse.

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