Which of the Following Statements About Special Interventions That Help

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about special interventions that help parents adjust to life with a new baby is true?

• A) For those who are not at high risk for problems, counselor-led parenting groups are highly effective.
• B) Counselor-led parent groups are highly effective for parents struggling with poverty.
• C) Home visits do little to boost the effectiveness of programs for high-risk parents.
• D) Most low-income single mothers do not benefit from training in effective coparenting.

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