Which Societal Factors Have a Strong Influence on Parental Response

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which societal factors have a strong influence on parental response to their infant?
(Select all that apply) .

• A) An adolescent mother's egocentricity and unmet developmental needs interfere with her ability to parent effectively.
• B) An adolescent mother is likely to use less verbal instruction, be less responsive, and interact less positively than other mothers.
• C) Adolescent mothers have a higher documented incidence of child abuse.
• D) Mothers older than 35 years of age often deal with more stress related to work and career issues, as well as decreasing libido.
• E) Relationships between adolescent mothers and fathers are more stable than older adults.

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