When there is a depressed parent in the family, it is most likely that the depression will have which of the following effects?
a. will not affect the person's ability or performance in parenting
b. will cause the parent who is depressed to try harder to be a good parent
c. places the parent at risk for physically or emotionally abusing the children
d. will be seen in the child during the growing-up years
C
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A Incorrect: Depression will affect the person's ability or performance in parenting.
B Incorrect: Depression will not cause the parent who is depressed to try harder to be a good parent.
C Correct: A depressed parent is at risk for physically or emotionally abusing the children. Such an individual may be irritable or withdrawn from family members, not have the emotional energy to manage the demanding needs of a child, or become provoked and use harsher punishment than is necessary or appropriate.
D Incorrect: The most likely effect of depression in a parent is not that depression will be seen in the child during the growing-up years.
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