When only one child is abused in a family, the abuse is usually a result of what?
a. The child is the firstborn.
b. The child is the same gender as the abusing parent.
c. The parent abuses the child to avoid showing favoritism.
d. The parent is unable to deal with the child's behavioral style.
ANS: D
The child unintentionally contributes to the abuse. The "fit" or compatibility between the child's temperament and the parent's ability to deal with that behavior style is an important predictor. Birth order and gender can contribute to abuse, but there is not a specific birth order or gender relationship that is indicative of abuse. Being the firstborn or the same gender as the abuser is not linked to child abuse. Avoidance of favoritism is not usually a cause of abuse.
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