Albert Was Physically Abused as a Child

question 47

Multiple Choice

Albert was physically abused as a child. As an adult, what are the odds of Albert abusing his own children?

• A) The odds are higher than those of an individual who had never been abused.
• B) The odds are no higher than those of an individual who had never been abused.
• C) The odds are slightly lower than those of an individual who had never been abused.
• D) The odds are significantly lower than those of an individual who had never been abused.

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