Describe three stressful family circumstances that, according to your textbook, have been associated with reduced mental ability in children

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Having a father who does not live with the family predicts reduced intellectual competence.
? Another factor is having a mother with a history of mental illness.
? Another factor is having parents with limited work skills.
? Having a history of stressful events, such as domestic violence, early in life is also predictive of reduced intelligence.

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