Tragically, Baby Marie Was Found Dead at the Age of 6

question 170

Multiple Choice

Tragically, Baby Marie was found dead at the age of 6 months. Her mother had shaken the child, which resulted in the child dying. What is the most likely factor contributing to this death?

• A) the age of the mother
• B) the socioeconomic status of the mother
• C) the ethnicity of the mother
• D) a lack of emotional supports for the mother

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