Figure 51.5 -In Figure 51.5,which Is the Most Logical Conclusion from the Conclusion

question 19

Multiple Choice

Figure 51.5
-In Figure 51.5,which is the most logical conclusion from the data?

• A)Stepparents are genetically programmed to be more abusive to their stepchildren than biological parents.
• B)Young children are more at risk when living with stepparents.
• C)It takes years for stepparents to become attached to their stepchildren and that explains the lower level of abuse toward older children by stepparents.
• D)Males,unrelated to children they are raising,are more likely to commit infanticide than females.

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