What Is the Most Accurate Interpretation of the Following Statement

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the most accurate interpretation of the following statement found in a study abstract? "There was a negative relationship between infants with difficult behavioral styles and maternal involvement."

• A) The more difficult the infant was, the more involved the mother was.
• B) The more difficult the infant was, the less involved the mother was.
• C) The less difficult the infant was, the less involved the mother was.
• D) There was no relationship between infant behavior and maternal involvement.

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