According to Zeskind and Lester (2001),which of the Following Is

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Multiple Choice

According to Zeskind and Lester (2001) ,which of the following is a risk factor for parental mistreatment of infants?

• A) infants post mature at birth
• B) lower income levels
• C) colic
• D) lower intelligence levels

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